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Gen. Tukur
Buratai – Chief Of Army Staff
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Military authorities say
it has reprieved 66 soldiers sentenced to death for mutiny and trying to kill
their commanding officer in the war on Boko Haram. Instead, they will be jailed
for 10 years. A
statement Saturday says Army Chief Gen. Tukur Buratai made the decision.
Associated Press report continues:
The 66
mutinied after dozens of soldiers died in a Boko Haram ambush, after being ordered
against their will to drive down a dangerous road at night.
The
military says it is also reviewing other cases, including 579 soldiers secretly
tried in May.
The
reprieves come as a former presidential adviser on national security is on
trial for allegedly diverting US$2.1 billion meant to buy arms for ill-equipped
troops who told the AP they were sent into battle with just 30 bullets each.
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