The four military service chiefs that have been at the helm since 2015 were replaced yesterday, marking a sudden change of President Muhammadu Buhari’s mind. He had resisted pressure for years, including two Senate resolutions, to replace the service chiefs, who were said to have overstayed.
Presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina announced the changes on Tuesday.
“PMB appoints new Service Chiefs. Maj Gen LEO Irabor, CDS, Maj Gen I. Attahiru, Army, Rear Adm AZ Gambo, Navy, AVM IO Amao, Air Force,” he said.
“He congratulates outgoing Service Chiefs on efforts to bring enduring peace to the country.”
