BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Service Chiefs, appoints replacements

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a reshuffle in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture.

Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede takes over from General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. The Chief of Army Staff position now goes to Major-General W. Shaibu, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes the Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas has been appointed the Chief of Naval Staff. The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position.

President Tinubu expressed gratitude to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa, and the other Service Chiefs for their dedicated and patriotic service to the nation.

He further urged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, vigilance, and unity that characterize the Armed Forces of Nigeria, and to justify the confidence reposed in them.

According to a statement issued in Abuja by Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, all appointments take immediate effect.