A former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza al-Mustapha, has been compulsorily retired from the Army.

His compulsory retirement, according to a military source, arose from his unavailability in the Army for a period of over 14 years, while he was away to face trial over the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, a wife of the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief M.K.O. Abiola.

Our correspondent on Wednesday sighted a copy of the retirement letter sent to Al-Mustapha from the Army Headquarters.

Following Abacha’s death on June 8, 1998, Al-Mustapha was arrested in October of the same year for the murder of Kudirat, an offence for which he was tried for 14 years.

The Federal Government also pressed other charges which did not succeed against Al-Mustapha during the period.

He was subsequently sentenced to death for Kudirat’s murder by a Lagos High Court in Igbosere on January 30, 2012, but he was discharged and acquitted on July 12, 2013 by a superior judgment of the Court of Appeal in Lagos.

But his letter of compulsory retirement indicated that the Army Council took the decision to force him out of service at its meeting held on August 5, 2013, more than a year after the Court of Appeal acquitted him.

The letter sighted by our correspondent on Wednesday was however dated July 14, 2014 and it put the period the former Head of State’s CSO was in the army at 33 years and 11 days.

It further indicated that the decision of the Army Council to retire him was based on the provisions of Paragraph 09.02(c)(5) of the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for Nigerian Armed Forces 2012 (Revised).

The reason for his compulsory retirement, “undeployability arising from restructuring and/or lack of establishment,” is the fifth in the list of nine conditions as stated in the law which the Army Council can based such a decision on.

The letter with reference number, AHQ MS/G1/300/226, commended him for demonstrating “good conduct in the discharge of your duties” throughout his service in the army.

The letter partly read, “You are authorised to retain your substantive rank of Major. You are also entitled to gratuity and pension as well as Certificate of Military Service and Retired Officers’ Identity Card.

“You are entitled to your ceremonial dress, service dress and mess kit. However, you should wear uniforms corresponding to your rank at the time of retirement only when you are invited for military ceremonies; military weddings; memorial services of National Day celebration and Regimental dinners.”

http://www.punchng.com/news/army-forces-al-mustapha-to-retire/

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Mustapha, the husband of Diya and the conqueror of Yoruba generals. At his appearance, they wept

@ poster above me, this is how you people start tribal war and when the jungle mature you people will be crying foul of marginalization.

Continue to Rest in Peace General Sanni Abacha. You will forever remain my best head of state for your no-nonsense character.

Eceryone prays to be alive to witness retirement.

And the clueless one pardoned this man.

Am sure GEJ would have pardoned Satan himself if he had the authority.

TonyeBarcanista:

Are you referring to the Justice at the Court of Appeal? What concerns GEJ and the Court? Was GEJ/FG the proseccutor or LASG? Why is APC filled with falsehood and lies? Pls it's time to grow out of ignorance.

Adieu RTD Major Alhamza Mustapha

Mumubarcanista...is that not how you and the whole congegration of wailers are accusing Buhari of withchunting and selective justice. Is Buhari too EFCC, Nigerian police or the Judiciary?

You only seem to apply a bit of sense when it seems to favour your argument. Yeye wailer

Nigeria and her ubiquitous problems.

Why not? This government does not need snipers, the courts will serve all wrongdoers their just desserts.

He shouldn't have been allowed back into the Army after 14 years.

Jonathan thought he would see the good side (votes) of the Northerners.
GEJ was really disappointed.

His coming back to the army after such a long period of time was one of Jonathan's several mistakes, I'm sure he will be regretting it now.

I thought he was going to be promoted? I think he should get at least Brigadier General to cover for his wasted time in prison!

He was acquited....Therefore was wrongly arrested! It's only fair!

Good luck to him in his future pursuits. Security operatives should keep an eye on this one though. Where the army does not find him useful, the enemy might.

WETINUSABI:
And the clueless one pardoned this man.

Am sure GEJ would have pardoned the Satan himself if he had the authority.

Are you referring to the Justice at the Court of Appeal? What concerns GEJ and the Court? Was GEJ/FG the proseccutor or LASG? Why is APC filled with falsehood and lies? Pls it's time to grow out of ignorance.

Adieu RTD Major Alhamza Mustapha

was it GEJ or the army itself that allowed him back. indeed it was a big mistake. Hope the man never start to they plot coup. Buhari should consider him for a minister

IamPatriotic:
His coming back to the army after such a long period of time was one of Jonathan's several mistakes, I'm sure he will be regretting it now.

Jonathan did a lot of clueless things just to pander for votes from the north. Am glad we kicked him out. Nigeria cannot afford leaders who decisions are based squarely on selfish interests.

xreal:
He shouldn't have been allowed back into the Army after 14 years.
Jonathan thought he would see the good side (votes) of the Northerners.
GEJ was really disappointed.

IamPatriotic:
His coming back to the army after such a long period of time was one of Jonathan's several mistakes, I'm sure he will be regretting it now.

Why the ignorance? Was Jonathan the Justice of Appeal Court that set Mustapha free? Did Jonathan upturn his conviction? Was it Jonathan/FG that prosecuted Mustapha or LASG? You APC guys need to stop this sheer display of folly!

onismate:
was it GEJ or the army itself that allowed him back. indeed it was a big mistake. Hope the man never start to they plot coup. Buhari should consider him for a minister

Neither GEJ nor the Army brought him back! The court of Appeal acquitted him of the charge brought against him by LASG. The Appeal Justice order for his release. He was NEVER retired at any time. So it was natural for him to return to his service after he was pronounced innocent.

TonyeBarcanista:
Why the ignorance? Was Jonathan the Justice of Appeal Court that set Mustapha free? Did Jonathan upturn his conviction? Was it Jonathan/FG that prosecuted Mustapha or LASG? You APC guys need to stop this sheer display of folly!

The algorithm of your selective memory is well coded. But not everyone here have partial memory

Al-Mustapha, 2015 permutations: An emerging political pattern!
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/08/al-mustapha-2015-permutations-an-emerging-political-pattern/

TonyeBarcanista:

Why the ignorance? Was Jonathan the Justice of Appeal Court that set Mustapha free? Did Jonathan upturn his conviction? Was it Jonathan/FG that prosecuted Mustapha or LASG? You APC guys need to stop this sheer display of folly!

The same way u are always fast to ascribed any ill happenings to PMB



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TonyeBarcanista:

Why the ignorance? Was Jonathan the Justice of Appeal Court that set Mustapha free? Did Jonathan upturn his conviction? Was it Jonathan/FG that prosecuted Mustapha or LASG? You APC guys need to stop this sheer display of folly!

I need not ask how was your night.....who is talking about the court ruling here? it's about his reinstatement which could have only been approved by the commander in chief for reasons best known to Jonathan himself.

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TonyeBarcanista:

Why the ignorance? Was Jonathan the Justice of Appeal Court that set Mustapha free? Did Jonathan upturn his conviction? Was it Jonathan/FG that prosecuted Mustapha or LASG? You APC guys need to stop this sheer display of folly!

why pretending?

someone hasn't been active in serveice for 14 years and reinstated at the 14th year, is it normal even in the Civil service?

Remember, we were close to elections when it happened.

imbécile

BCISLTD:



The same why u are always fast to ascribed any ill happenings to PMB

Buhari is a failure and disaster that befell Nigeria on May 29. However, it amounts to foolishness to ascribe the action of the court to him. All wÉ ascribe to him are the actions of the Executive and their agents. Buhari is a disappointment to his fans

Almustapha again

xreal:


why pretending?

someone hasn't been active in serveice for 14 years and reinstated at the 14th year, is it normal even in the Civil service?

Remember, we were close to elections when it happened.

imbécile

Are you 'okay'? Was it Jonathan that reinstated him or the Court of Appeal? Was GEJ the Justice of the Court or the President of Court of Appeal? Was he a member of the Bench? Do you know the meaning of Judiciary? Was Mustapha ever dismissed/retired or convicted?

www.premiumtimesng.com/news/140798-breaking-court-of-appeal-sets-al-mustapha-free.html
www.itvradionigeria.com/news/army-may-reinstate-al-mustapha/

Are those two not in line wiith the decision of the army??

Ok

With Hamza al-Mustapha off the horizon and Ribadu neither here nor there, where will PDP get their Northern Candidate since these were the guys they banked on?

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It is not of he that willeth, nor of he that runneth, but it is of God that showeth mercy.

Celebrate with me Nairalanders. I'm a year older and wiser today.

Mr. Tonye, Jonathan's new Abati. Weldone ehn, but it seems you're not getting away with this one. Kindly humble yourself.

It's a force b4 na, they are supposed to force people into doing things

correct..long over due


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