EFCC Not Aware Of Raid On Justice Onnoghen’s Farm, Says Spokesman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is not
aware of any raid on the farm allegedly linked to the suspended
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.

Operatives of the commission, a cameraman and policemen were
said to have raided Justice Onnoghen’s farms located in the Masaka
area of Nasarawa State around 3 pm on Saturday and allegedly
searched the entire premises for more than three hours.

But in a telephone conversation with Channels Television, EFCC’s
spokesman, Mr. Tony Orilade, denied being aware of any search by
operatives of the agency on the property reportedly linked to the
suspended CJN.

The denial comes barely 24 hours after the EFCC dismissed
reports of raiding Justice Onnoghen’s residence.

According to the anti-graft agency, it never went to the CJN’s
house.

There were also reports about an invitation from the EFCC to the
CJN, however, the EFCC said it did not extend any such
invitation.

While describing these reports as ‘fake news’, the anti-graft
agency urged Nigerians to disregard all unfounded claims and be
rest assured that the commission will fight corruption in line with
the agency’s mandate.

Justice Onnoghen is facing six charges bordering on failure to
declare his assets and operating a domiciliary account, among other
charges.

Nigerian Army Commissions New Projects in
Bayelsa

The Nigerian Army has commissioned several landmark projects at
the 16 Brigade in Bayelsa State.

The projects commissioned include remodeled 16 Brigade Quarter
Guard, the Garrison Headquarters Complex,
Integrated Medical Centre, the Warrant Officers and Sergeants’ Mess
and ‘Tukur Buratai Camp’ accommodation.

Nigerian Army Projects Bayelsa

Commissioning the projects, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General
Tukur Burataion charged commanders to always impact positively on
their environment.

Represented by Commander, Training and Doctrine Command
(TRADOC), Major General AA Salihu, the COAS promised to provide
more funds for infrastructure in the Brigade and army formations
across the country.

He also called on the citizens to cooperate with the military by
providing useful information to tackle insecurity in the
country.

In his address at the occasion, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa
State, Rear Admiral Jonah Gboriagha (rtd) called on Nigerians not
to blame the army for its involvement in the 2019 general elections
saying he had investigated the Nigerian Army’s involvement in the
elections and found out that what they did was not different from
what the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai mandated
them.

While appealing to Nigerians to continue to support the Nigerian
army which he described as a stabilising factor, to discharge its
duties he recalled that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai
had at different fora warned officers and soldiers of the Nigerian
Army to stick to the rules of engagement of participation in the
elections in suppory of the Nigerian Police Force.

He cited Section 217 of the 1999 constitution as amended which
empowers the army to support civil authority in addressing internal
security challenges when called upon.

Also speaking at the occasion, the GOC 6 Division Port Harcourt,
Major Gen. Jameel Sarham noted that the Brigade would assist in
addressing security challenges in Bayelsa and Niger Delta in
general.

Sarham thanked the state government for the support it provided
for the construction of the barracks.

Welcoming guest at the commissioning, Brigade Commander, 16
Brigade, Brigadier General Aligbe said what was required in the new
barracks now was perimeter fence, parade ground and officers’
quarters.

Statement by Col Sagir Musa
Acting Director, Army Public Relations.
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