Nigeria Army dismisses ex-top offical for Stealing, disobedience

The General Court Martial set up by the Nigerian Military Council has dismissed a former General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Hakeem Otiki, after trying him for stealing money belonging to the Nigerian Army.

He was found guilty of all five-count charges levelled against him by the General Court Martial headed by Lieutenant-General Lamidi Adeosun.

Count one and two accuses Otiki of stealing N100 million and N160 million respectively. He was also accused of disobedience to Standing Order under section 66 of the Armed Forces Act(AFA).

His dismissal will be subject to confirmation by the Army Council.