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Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, revealed that suspected members of Boko Haram and other criminal elements were discovered on the recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and police.
Wase made the revelation on Wednesday during a special plenary session on the state of security in the country.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker who represents Wase Federal Constituency in Plateau State issued a warning on the threat of the infiltration of security institutions by criminally-minded individuals.
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“My brother and friend, the former Defence Committee Chairman, Honourable Betara, can attest to this.
“There were recruitment exercises where names of known Boko Haram members appeared on the shortlist. Armed robbers and other criminals were also found among those cleared for the Army and police,” Wase said.
Speaking further, he advised against the reckless endorsements of candidates for military and police recruitment, emphasising that only those credible and trustworthy should be recommended.
