President Bola Tinubu has reshuffled the nation’s security leadership to strengthen Nigeria’s defence and internal security framework.
This was announced in a statement on Friday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare.
Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed Chief of Defence Staff, replacing Gen. Christopher Musa.
Maj.-Gen. W. Shaibu is now Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke becomes Chief of Air Staff.
Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes office as Chief of Naval Staff.
Maj.-Gen. E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
The appointments took immediate effect.
The shake-up comes after reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had apprehended several officers, including a Brigadier-General and a Colonel, for alleged involvement in a planned move to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
President Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to the former service chiefs for their patriotism, sacrifice, and exemplary leadership.
He urged the new military leaders to justify the confidence reposed in them by upholding professionalism, vigilance, and unity within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
