Nigerian Army General Reveals Shocking Links Between Military and Boko Haram
In an unprecedented turn of events, former General Officer Commanding (GOC), Maj Gen Ali-Keffi of the 1 Mechanised Division of the Nigerian Army, has made alarming revelations about the involvement of military officials in funding, procurement, and arming of Boko Haram and other criminal elements.
In a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu, General Ali-Keffi detailed his arrest, detention, and enforced retirement after exposing his colleagues’ ties with terrorists involved in financing and arming Boko Haram. His claims have sent shockwaves through the nation and cast a dark shadow over the integrity of the Nigerian military.
The retired army general has disclosed that some individuals who have been identified as sponsors of Boko Haram are also closely connected to the military. These shocking allegations have raised serious concerns about the integrity and loyalty of certain high-ranking officers within the Nigerian Armed Forces.
It has been reported that General Ali-Keffi was at the helm of Operation Service Wide (OPS), established by former President Muhammadu Buhari, to investigate those involved in terrorism financing. His report implicated senior government officials, a leading banker, and top military brass in acts of aiding and abetting terrorism.
In his letter, Ali-Keffi disclosed that he led a presidential investigative taskforce, the Board of Inquiry (BoI), which spent five weeks delving into the illegal smuggling of petroleum products and its links to the terrorism crisis in the North-east, as well as the emerging banditry and kidnapping in the North-west and parts of the North-Central regions.
The findings of the Board of Inquiry were disturbing, as they revealed a syndicate with extensive national and international criminal networks that were actively channelling funds into terrorism and other criminal activities. It was concluded that the primary motive behind these nefarious acts was profit, rather than any ideological cause.
Despite making recommendations based on their findings, the task force’s efforts were met with resistance and were eventually undermined due to the involvement of powerful individuals. This systematic obstruction culminated in the arrest and detention of General Ali-Keffi, who had given his all to uncovering and eliminating the intricate web of terrorism financing.
The retired army general’s plea to President Tinubu to intervene in his case has struck a chord with many citizens, who are eager to see justice prevail. He is seeking a review of his compulsory retirement and fair compensation for the ordeal he endured, including the physical and emotional toll of his nearly two-month detention.
The revelations brought forward by General Ali-Keffi paint a grim picture of corruption and betrayal within the Nigerian military, and it is crucial that these claims are thoroughly investigated to restore public trust in the institution. The implications of this scandal are far-reaching, and it is imperative that all those involved are held accountable for their actions.
This exposé serves as a sobering reminder of the challenges facing Nigeria in its fight against terrorism and the urgent need to purge the system of any individuals who have compromised the nation’s security for personal gain. The eyes of the nation are now fixed on President Tinubu, eager to see how he will address these shocking allegations and uphold the values of integrity, transparency, and justice.
