Breaking: President Buhari sacks service chiefs

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has announced the resignation of Service Chiefs in the country.

In a statement released today, January 25, president Buhari thanked the service chiefs for their services to the nation.

“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.”

In the statement, the president also announced the names of the newly appointed service chiefs.

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.

“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.”

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