Service Chiefs Resigned – Buhari
Contrary to reports that the four service chiefs had been sacked, President Muhammadu Buhari has said they resigned.
In a tweet he sent out shortly after the news broke, the President said he had accepted their resignation, giving the impression that they were not relieved of the positions.
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“I have accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service. I thank them all for their overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to Nigeria, and wish them well in their future endeavours,” Buhari tweeted.
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The President also announced a replacement for the retiring officers.
- Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff
- Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff
- Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff
- Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff.
Recall that the President during the last Armed Forces Reembrace Day promised to end insecurity this year.
