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Nigeria's Dasuki 'stole $2bn' from anti-Boko Haram fight
Source: BBC
Nigeria's Dasuki 'stole $2bn' from anti-Boko Haram fight
18 November 2015 Africa
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the arrest of his predecessor's security adviser, for allegedly stealing some $2bn (£1.3bn).
Sambo Dasuki is accused of awarding phantom contracts to buy 12 helicopters, four fighter jets and ammunition. He denies the allegations.
The equipment was meant for the fight against Boko Haram Islamist militants.
Soldiers have complained that despite the military's huge budget, they were ill-equipped to fight.
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18 November 2015 Africa
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the arrest of his predecessor's security adviser, for allegedly stealing some $2bn (£1.3bn).
Sambo Dasuki is accused of awarding phantom contracts to buy 12 helicopters, four fighter jets and ammunition. He denies the allegations.
The equipment was meant for the fight against Boko Haram Islamist militants.
Soldiers have complained that despite the military's huge budget, they were ill-equipped to fight.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-34855695