Buratai: FG Knows Terror Financiers, Not Army's Fault
Former Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (retd.) stated on Channels Television's Politics Today that the Nigerian government, not the army, holds responsibility for not releasing names of terror financiers. Speaking Friday, Buratai clarified: 'You cannot say I should be responsible for naming the financiers of terror... It’s not just about mentioning names; those agencies know why the names are not released.' He emphasized the Nigerian Army's role is separate, stating: 'I take responsibility for certain things that are strictly the Nigerian Army’s responsibility.' Buratai also noted the government's decision to rehabilitate repentant Boko Haram members, contrasting with the army's 2016 surrender timeline. He decried ongoing security challenges, calling for improved intelligence and increased security personnel to address terrorism financing and insurgency.