We only retired 38 senior officers against the speculated 50 - Nigerian Army

   The Nigerian Army reacted to some news going around saying the retired 50 officers.They responded through their official twitter handle stating it was only 38 officers that were retired.Read their tweets below.

"The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to speculations and rumours regarding the number and names of the senior Army officers affected in the recent retirement exercise.
This is worrisome as some individuals and media houses went to the ridiculous extent of publishing outrageous figures and names of serving officers as being retired.

 This is unethical and unfair.
It is therefore necessary to inform the public to please disregard such inaccurate lists.We wish to state that only 38 senior officers were affected by the retirement exercise.The statistics of the officers retired compulsorily are as follows; 9 Maj Gen, 10 Brig Gen, 7 Col, 11 Lt Col and a Major.
We are quite aware that some mischievous elements are trying to whip up sentiments.
This is quite unfortunate because all the affected officers were retired based on Service exigencies and in line with the Armed Forces Act.
 It is pertinent to remind all that the #NA is a professional institution that is based on highest standards of discipline and conduct.Consequently it's personnel must remain professional, neutral and apolitical at all times.