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Former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai clarifies $1bn procurement fund
Retired Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai stated that the $1bn allocated for defense equipment during his leadership was issued directly to the Ministry of Defence.
The former head of the army clarified that he did not personally receive the $1bn meant for military purchases. Instead, the funds were released to the Ministry of Defence during his period of service.
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