President orders probe of weapons purchase since 2007

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into Nigeria’s arms purchases since 2007.

Buhari ordered the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno to institute a panel to carry out the probe.

This was disclosed by presidential media aide, Femi Adesina via a statement released on August 24, 2015.

The members of the committee are:

• AVM J.O.N. Ode (rtd.) - President
• R/Adm J.A. Aikhomu (rtd.) - Member
• R/Adm E. Ogbor (rtd.) - Member
• Brig Gen L. Adekagun (rtd.) - Member
• Brig Gen M. Aminun-Kano (rtd.) - Member
• Brig Gen N. Rimtip (rtd.) - Member
• Cdre T.D. Ikoli - Member
• Air Cdre U. Mohammed (rtd.) - Member
• Air Cdre I. Shafi'i - Member
• Col A.A. Ariyibi - Member
• Gp Capt C.A. Oriaku (rtd.) - Member
• Mr. I. Magu (EFCC) - Member
• Brig Gen Y.I. Shalangwa - Secretary