Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC, should investigate the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, over alleged diversion of funds to purchase properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,UAE.

In a petition forwarded to the anti-graft commission, an anti-graft coalition, the Civil Society Network Against Corruption, CSNAC, said such act was a violation of the law of public service.

According to the group’s chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, ‎if the revelation is found to be true, based on evidence adduced by a newspaper, then the actions of Buratai is a great disservice, an act of sabotage against the Nigerian State and a violation of the law prohibiting public officer from investing or participating in any other business safe for farming.

Taking a cue from a publication of June 24, 2016, by Sahara Reporters, an online newspaper, the group said the newspaper revealed how Major General Buratai and his two wives were alleged joint owners of a Dubai Property that was paid for in one transaction.

According to the petitioners, the proxy’s name is Usman Gamawa, founder of Baggash Investment Limited. The petition stated that, rather than supply new vehicles, as contained the contract awarded, Mr. Baggash allegedly purchased second-hand vehicles and motorcycles from Niger Republic.

He also said that the Chief of Army Staff had nothing to do with the contractor and that when it came to his knowledge, he instituted a commission of inquiry, which investigated it and made far-reaching recommendations which were being implemented and also found out that the said vehicles were not refurbished”.