Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday said that the recent disappearance of an AK-47 rifle from the military headquarters was unacceptable, but he praised the administration for its tough action so far, saying that in the past weapons went missing and the nation had a hard time knowing.
Jagdeo made the comments during a media interaction at the Office of the President where he also said that the recent attempted eviction of retired Brigadier General Edward Collins from Camp Ayanganna by a Captain was because the former Chief-of-Staff apparently did not follow the protocol regarding him visiting the military base. Collins had expressed disgust about the incident.
Reports coming out of Camp Ayanganna stated that throughout the day, Commodore Gary Best met some of his senior officers imploring them to be professional in their duties. Long lines were at the gate as ranks leaving the base after work were subjected to searches. “Things getting really tight here
