Indicted Commander detained as Army launches probe into allegations

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An investigation has started into allegations of administrative discrepancies against Brigadier General MA Sadiq, Commander of the 3 Brigade in Kano by the Nigerian Army.

A statement by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed that General Sadiq has been relieved of his command to facilitate a thorough inquiry.

The statement said the Army is committed to discipline and accountability. “The Nigerian Army, as a self-regulatory institution, has zero tolerance for indiscipline and will not condone any misconduct that undermines its core values,” it stated.

According to the statement, the investigation will address recent media reports highlighting allegations against General Sadiq, including accusations of misappropriating palliative supplies meant for soldiers and their families.

Reports suggest that he allegedly withheld palliatives, such as rice, provided by the Defence Headquarters, and instead sold military equipment intended for operations against terrorists and kidnappers, including generator sets and operational vehicles.

Also, allegations that Sadiq misappropriated official military property, including a MIKANO heavy-duty generator, which was reportedly sold to scrap dealers will addressed.

Consequently, General Sadiq has been replaced by Brigadier General A.M. Tukur, a former registrar of the Nigerian Defence Academy.

Also, General Sadiq is currently in detention at a military police facility in Abuja, with the Army reassuring both internal and external stakeholders that the investigation would be conducted fairly and impartially, adhering to established procedures.