19 October 2016 06:30 am
He said he was never opposed to investigations being carried out.
The Cabinet met for the first time yesterday after the President remarked that the Bribery Commission, the FCID and the CID had been politicized.
It shook the Government with the ministers seeking prompt remedial measures to prevent any negative fallout.
He said as Commander in Chief and the Defence Minister he should be notified prior to security forces personnel being arrested. (Kelum Bandara)