At a time that the nation is still faced with rumours of attempted coup allegedly by some military personnel, as well as continued insecurity in some parts of the country, the president, Bola Tinubu has sacked his service chiefs.
But the Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye survived the shake-up, while General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff.
The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Also, Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is the new Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff.
A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Friday quoted the president as expressing appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, and dedicated leadership.
He also charged 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
