Aftermath Of Coup Allegations, President Tinubu Sacks Military Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has sacked General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, and some other service chiefs.
These changes are coming weeks after 16 senior military officers were arrested for allegedly planning a coup to overthrow the federal government.
According to a statement from the State House, the president also approved the appointment of Major-General W. Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff.
The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retained his position.
The changes effected by the president takes immediate effect, according to a statement signed by Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication.
General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as replacement for General Christopher Musa, marking a major shake-up in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.
The president also appointed General W. Shaibu, as the new Chief of Army Staff while appointing new heads for the air force and the navy.
According to the statement, “President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture.”
“The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position.
“The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expresses most profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, and dedicated leadership.
“The President charges the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”