President Buhari Sacks Service Chiefs Appoints New Ones

President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved the Nigerian service Chiefs of their appointment. The service chiefs who were appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan were relieved of their appointments today,Monday.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, made this known while speaking to State House correspondents.
In a press release, president Buhari has approved the following appointments as replacement for the sacked chiefs
1. Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin - Chief of Defence Staff;

2. Major-General T.Y. Buratai - Chief of Army Staff

3. Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas - Chief of Naval Staff

4. Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar - Chief of Air Staff

5. Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan - Chief of Defence Intelligence

6. Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) - National Security Adviser

He also thanked the outgoing Service Chiefs and National Security Adviser for their services to the nation and wishes them well in their future endeavours.