DSS arrest former army chief

The Department of State Services (DSS) has
arrested a former Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd).

*Ihejirika
Ihejirika was arrested on Tuesday night at his
Maitama, Abuja residence.
It was gathered that the former COAS is being
investigated over his alleged sponsorship of the
Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) agitators.
It was also learnt that his arrest was not
unconnected to the ongoing $2.1 billion arms
purchase probe involving former National
Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd).
Since his retirement, various allegations have
been levied against the former COAS including
that raised by an Australian, Stephen Davis who
was invited by the Federal Government to
negotiate with extremist sect, Boko Haram.
Davis in his report, alleged that Ihejirika and a
former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff
were among the financiers of the terrorists sect.
But the duo have since denied the allegations,
with Ihejirika describing it as frivolous and a ploy
to distract security agencies.