Vocal lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has submitted that the alleged missing arms money under the leadership of the immediate past Service Chiefs be referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation.
In a short statement on Friday night, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) said a direct probe by President Muhammadu Buhari as promised by the office of the National Security Adviser would be wasteful and diversionary.
Falana also hinted at a future comprehensive response to the brewing saga.
He also urged that the ambassadorial appointments of the retired military leaders be halted, until every kobo of the said fund is accounted for.
He said: “A probe is wasteful, diversionary and unwarranted. The case should be referred to the EFCC for investigation, because it is a serious economic crime.
“The report of the Presidential Panel on Arms Procurement, which probed the looting of $15 billion earmarked for purchase of arms was eventually forwarded to the EFCC.
“The ambassadorial appointments of the ex-Service Chiefs have to be suspended by President Buhari until they account for every dime of the fund,” Falana urged.