Unexpected Turn of Events: Army Orders Al Mustapha to Go for Psycho-evaluation

The Army hierarchy may have cleared the air on the employment status of Hamza Al Mustapha, former chief security officer, CSO, of the late military head of state, General Sani Abacha, but the coast may not be totally clear for him to return to the army.

According to reliable sources in the Defense headquarters, Al-Mustapha must first be certified fit to return to the army. As result, it was learnt, a psychological evaluation session has been scheduled for the former CSO.

According to details gathered by the journalists today, clinical sessions for assessing the mental fitness of the army major has been scheduled in either one of the military hospitals in Enugu or Lagos.

It was learnt that the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Azubuike Ihejirika, had expressly ordered the clinical session. Al Mustapha having spent more than a decade in prison is considered unfit by some in the army. Even more, some political Hawks insist that the army major, what with his vast knowledge in intelligence must be kept out of circulation, especially at this point in the country when there is tension.

Contrary to rumors to the effect that Al Mustapha may be retired, unfolding indications shows that this may not be the case. As learnt, the military may still have role for him especially with the war on terror. Originally hailing from Yobe, North East of the country currently in a state of siege from insurgents, Al Mustapha’s release say some, may bolster the war on terrorism. While in power, Abacha maintained close link with Niger, Chad and Libya, countries linked with the insurgence in the country.