Nigerian MPs walk out over major cash weapons deal

About 50 stormed out of Nigeria's lower house of Parliament after a motion to discuss an alleged South African arms deal was blocked.

Last week, it was reported that government agents took nine point three million dollars in cash to South Africa to buy weapons.

The Upper Chamber has summoned security chiefs over the issue.

It is unclear whether the security chiefs will appear before the Senate Committee on Defence next week Tuesday.

Correspondents say the revelations have shocked many Nigerians and there have been calls for an inquiry.

South African police said customs officials seized the money in 100 dollar bills that arrived on a private jet from Nigeria at Johannesburg's Lanseria airport earlier in September.

The MPs insist government owes the people an explanation over the source of the funds, as there is concern about corruption.

BBC