Army shake-up: Gen. Adeniyi removed for revealing challenges of troops in war against terror – Fani-Kayode
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday, approved the rejig and appointments of new hands into various Army hierarchy across the country.
One of those who were relieved of their duties is Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, who was until his removal, the Theatre Commander of Operation LAFIYA DOLE fighting terrorists in the North East.
But a former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has alleged that Gen. Adeniyi was sacked for complaining about the condition of troops in the North East.
A video had, a few days ago, reportedly emerged of Gen. Adeniyi complaining about the welfare of troops fighting Boko Haram in the North East.
But, Fani-Kayode alleged that the general was relieved of his duty after he made the video.
In a post on his Facebook page, the former Aviation Minister claimed that Adeniyi was immediately replaced with the GOC of the 1st Mechanised Division.
Fani-Kayode wondered why Nigeria always rewarded her brightest and best with ingratitude, evil and humiliation.
The former Minister described Gen. Adeniyi as a ‘true and quintessential patriot’, who is worthy of commendation.
Fani-Kayode wrote in his tweets, “Major General Olusegun Adeniyi, the gallant and courageous commander who led our troops in Operation Lafia Dole and who won the hearts and minds of millions of Nigerians when he appeared in a video that went viral two days ago complaining about the conditions that his troops were facing on the war front with Boko Haram and asking for better arms, equipment and welfare for them, was relieved of his appointment yesterday.
“The GOC of the 1st Mechanised Division was directed to take over his position.
“What a pity and what a waste! Why does Nigeria always have to reward her brightest and best with ingratitude, evil and humiliation?
“I wish Major General Adeniyi well for the rest of his career in the military and I want him to know that we are proud of him, his commitment to the war against Boko Haram and the obvious care, love and compassion that he has for his troops. The man is a true and quintessential patriot.”
