Major-General Erema Akerejola has been accused by his own family of embezzling millions of dollars from the Nigerian Army budget intended for soldiers’ welfare and equipment.
Major-General Erema Akerejola has been accused by his own family of embezzling millions of dollars from the Nigerian Army budget intended for soldiers’ welfare and equipment. In a petition submitted to the EFCC and ICPC, led by retired Major Fimihan Akerejola, the general allegedly laundered military funds through a private company, EMI Scanners Integrated Services, and other entities to acquire U.S. properties, including a $1.38 million home in Atlanta. “The ill-gotten money was channelled away from critical procurement for soldiers on the frontline,” the petition claimed. The family also accused Mrs Akerejola of collaborating in the scheme. Akerejola reportedly used relatives as proxies to win military contracts fraudulently. The ICPC confirmed it is reviewing the petition, while the EFCC declined to comment. The Nigerian Army previously defended Akerejola but has not responded to new allegations. This adds to ongoing military corruption cases, including the 2023 conviction of Major-General Umar Mohammed.