Buratai news today

Here are some recent news updates about Buratai, the former Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army:

Latest News

  1. Buratai's Retirement: General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the former Chief of Army Staff, retired from the Nigerian Army on August 26, 2021, after 37 years of service. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Investigation into Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: Buratai has been summoned by the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry to testify on the Lekki Toll Gate shooting that occurred during the #EndSARS protests in October 2020. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Buratai's Appointment as Ambassador: In July 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Buratai as Nigeria's Ambassador to Benin Republic, a move that has been met with controversy. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Buratai's Response to Human Rights Abuses Allegations: In an interview with the BBC, Buratai denied allegations of human rights abuses during his tenure as Chief of Army Staff, saying that the Nigerian Army has a good record of human rights protection. (Source: BBC News)

Recent Quotes

  1. "I am proud of my service to this country. I have done my best to protect the country and its people." - General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. "The Nigerian Army is a professional army, and we have a good record of human rights protection. We have never been involved in human rights abuses." - General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Source: BBC News)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.