Army General Relieved of Command Position over Administrative Discrepancies

Linus Aleke in Abuja

The Nigerian Army, yesterday, said it was investigating the immediate past Commander, 3 Brigade Kano, Brig. Gen. MA Sadiq, over what it described as ‘administrative discrepancies’.

The Army also disclosed that the commander had been relieved of his command responsibility to ensure a thorough investigation into the allegations levelled against him.

It was gathered that the probe might be connected to some more serious administrative issues, including the mismanagement of palliatives sent by the army high command, especially rice, sent to officers and men under his command.

But the high command of the Nigerian Army in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the Nigerian Army being a self-regulatory institution founded on the bedrock of discipline, justice and accountability, has zero tolerance for indiscipline.

He added that the authorities would therefore not condone any form of misconduct or illicit actions and inactions that could undermine the threshold of its values and principles.

“The Nigerian Army has been inundated with media reports regarding the immediate past Commander 3 Brigade Kano, Brig. Gen. MA Sadiq, who is currently undergoing military investigation into administrative discrepancies while he was Commander 3 Brigade.

“Consequently, the senior officer has been relieved of command to ensure a thorough investigation.”

The Army assured both internal and external publics that the allegations would be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate administrative action taken.

Brig. Gen AM Tukur, it was learnt, has since replaced the former commander as the new officer in charge of the brigade in Kano.