Buratai Distances Self From Seized Abuja Property

The former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has denied ownership of the Abuja property seized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC).

The properties were seized sometime last week at the Wuse 2 area of Abuja and the commission had reported the seizure of properties but did not mention the owner.

However, there had been reports of the properties being connected to the former Chief of Army Staff.

The properties included exotic cars such as Mercedes Benz 2022, Bulletproof G Wagon (voice customised), valued at NI50 million and a BMW vehicle.

Denying ownership of the properties, the former CoAS in a press briefing by his Legal Adviser, Ugochukwu Osuagwu said the report has no base. 

“We have read through the said factless publication and we have sought the views of LT Gen. T.Y. Buratai (RTD) and we can confirm that the said publication is filled with mischief, baseless and concocted.

“Lt. Gen.T.Y. Buratai has no relationship with the said properties nor does he have any relationship with the said K Salam Construction Company Nigeria Limited.

"These are fabricated lies to criminally defame the image of LT Gen.T.Y. Buratai.

“First, ICPC in a Press Release on June 24 2022 denied any involvement of LT. Gen.T.Y. Buratai with their investigation of the Wuse 2 Property.

“Secondly, Corporate Affairs Commission in a letter dated Monday, 27 June 2022 and signed by A.G. Abubakar clearly exonerated LT Gen.T.Y. Buratai with any relationship with the said K Salam Construction Company Nigeria Limited.

“Messrs. Muhammed Ahmed Sallau and Sallau Kabiru are the owners of the said company.

“Thirdly, a check on the FRSC website on the number plate: ABJ98BH attached to the Mercedez Benz is false. Checks show that the said Plate number belongs to a Toyota Corolla custom colour.

“We, therefore, use this medium to urge restraint on those who are trying to politicize what is purely a matter being investigated.

“With ICPC having cleared the air on this subject matter it will be preposterous to now try to politicise the matter."

He further stated that Buratai has already begun taking measures to bring those spreading the false information to book.