A multi-million dollar property owned by Maj. Gen. Erema Akerejola, Chief of Logistics of the Nigerian Army, has been unveiled in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA.
Documents obtained by SaharaReporters detail the luxurious 4092 square feet residence, boasting 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, located at 11860 Old Station Pl. Constructed in 2012, the property is registered in the name of Akerejola’s wife, Moturayo, allegedly as a cover-up.
Despite the Department of Army Logistics (DOAL) overseeing the entire Nigerian Army budget and controlling quartering services, concerns arise over funds allegedly diverted for personal gains. An army source claims that Akerejola’s purchase was funded through military budget diversions.
Sources further reveal that Akerejola, currently holding the position of Chief of Logistics, strategically maintained control over logistics matters, highlighting a pattern of questionable redeployments and financial mismanagement.
“He currently has seven mansions in America acquired with army logistics funds,” a source told SaharaReporters.
“This should explain to you that monies are being illegally taken by army generals from funds budgeted for the feeding, medical care and payment of allowances of soldiers fighting the war against Islamist insurgents in Nigeria’s northeast zone.
“In 2021, Akerejola was moved from Army Headquarters Department of Logistics to Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, Benin as Commandant but guess what, he made sure he was redeployed as Chief Logistics Officer.
“The houses in the U.S. were bought in his wife’s name. The name of his wife is Motunrayo Eunice Akerejola. She is not from a rich family; she is from Ogori. Tunrayo attended Community Comprehensive High School (CCHS), Ogori.
“This particular house alone is worth over $1 million. All properties he has in the USA are collectively worth over $10 million. This is apart from the houses he has in Abuja; a civil servant for that matter.”
Another source added, “Unfortunately, many of these senior officers steal money to keep their wives and children abroad. These monies are meant for buying of arms to protect Nigerians.”
Soldiers, battling with inadequate resources in the fight against Islamist insurgents, voice frustration over diverted funds meant for their well-being. Allegations of widespread corruption within the Nigerian Army have triggered a wave of resignations, with over 5,000 soldiers leaving their posts in the past four years.