Insecurity: Buhari Finally Bows to Pressure, sacks Security Chiefs
The President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari finally sacks the service chiefs after a lot public outcry as regards their inability to tackle national insecurity.
The president made this known to the public via his official Twitter handle. Buhari said:
“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.
“I have also appointed new Service Chiefs, to replace the retired 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.”
