There are indications that President Muhammadu Buhari may carry out a major shake-up in the top echelons of the military.

It was learnt that service chiefs and other senior officers across the various arms of the military might be relieved of their posts to pave way for new hands.

Findings showed that Buhari would replace the service chiefs with equally experienced officers.

It was gathered that all but one of the military chiefs would be disengaged by the President, while appointing new officers who would be expected to implement the new phase of the war against the Boko Haram sect in the North-East.

Sources said that there was anxiety in the military over the looming change of guard which is expected to affect all the services, including the Army, Navy, and the Air Force.

It was gathered that the military chiefs were acutely aware of the fate that might befall them, having reached the pinnacle of their career.

A source said that the President may be considering one of the service chiefs to ensure smooth transition between the present military chiefs and their successors.

But another source said this was not likely, noting that the only service chief that might be retained is the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, who was appointed a few months ago by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

One of our correspondents gathered that Buhari would likely appoint his “loyalists” and those he had worked with into top positions.

It was also gathered that Buhari might have made up his mind to use policemen and soldiers as presidential security, while whittling down the influence and presence of the Department of State Services at the Presidential Villa.

It was also learnt that Buhari indicated his preference for policemen and soldiers trained in body guard protection instead of the usual teams of DSS personnel used by his predecessor.

A source said that the President is unhappy with the agency over the “various negative security reports it wrote against him during his struggle to become the President, including the report on the recent certificate saga.”

Security sources said the rejection of 253 DSS operatives by Villa authorities last week was informed by the President’s directive that he did not want the agency’s personnel around him.

One of the sources said, “The President has yet to forgive the DSS for what he sees as its antagonism against him before the last general elections. So, the President has decided to keep the agency at arm’s length and for his security, he will be using policemen and soldiers.”

The source added that though a DSS operative would still occupy the post of the Chief Security Officer of the villa, “the CSO will be a mere figure-head because he would have no control over the security at the villa.”

Further findings showed that since Buhari was sworn in, information about his itinerary and schedules were no longer passed to the DSS as is the tradition under the former President.

Our correspondents learnt that under the last administration, the CSO would always be informed about the President’s movement and daily itinerary, but this was said to have changed since Buhari assumed office. Presently, it was gathered, it is only the President’s Aide-de-Camp that knows Buhari’s daily schedule and the CSO had to rely on his contacts within the villa to know the President’s movement.

When contacted, the DSS Deputy Director, Public Relations, Marilyn Ogar, had told one of our correspondents earlier in the week that she could not comment on the issue of posting of the service officers at the villa.

“I don’t have such information and I cannot comment on it,” she said.

Also, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Sheu, declined to comment on the issues of appointment.

He said Buhari could not make any pronouncement on appointments or any other issue until he received the report of his transition committee.

Shehu recalled that Jonathan submitted its handover note to Buhari on the eve of his (Jonathan) exit from office.

He said the President thereafter handed over the note to a committee led by Ahmed Joda to study and make recommendations.

He added, “The Joda committee was given two weeks to study Jonathan’s handover note and make recommendations.

“This committee just finished its assignment on Wednesday evening and may present its recommendations to the President on Friday.”

http://www.punchng.com/news/buhari-plans-military-shake-up-angry-with-dss/

Noted:
Keep calm!
Who cares ?

Hmmm... fresh air......

Ok

The man may be semi-literate but I really think that he understands power
The DSS has been there for far too long with so many former leaders, so he cannot reasonably trust that those leaders aren't going to call in favors from their former appointees.
In any case he is spot on about using regular police and military for presidential guard duties. That way if anything happens we know who is responsible. Secret police tend to be less accountable.

we dnt care who was and who is thre now...all dat matters is....positive change

Daura President where is The IRRELEVANT ONE a.k.a Osibanjo

I dislike DSS as well


Jonathan has really corrupt that section



Must expecially that Woman. DSS Deputy Director, Public Relations, Marilyn Ogar..... she talks before thinking




No way for them here in villa they can go and provide services for the Ogogoro Man at Otueke

USarmy:
Daura President where is The IRRELEVANT ONE a.k.a Osibanjo

so you ar expecting change on MAY 29. buhari govt is bad or what exactly is your point.

The DSS people were not trained officers if not they would not interfere with politics hopefully someone has learnt his or her lessons. Don't try to even make a single comment because you want to please the current boss. DSS should have shown us professionalism by not choosing sides what so ever.

I hope Buhari is aware that it is more than 2weeks into this Presidency?

Buhari came just at a time Nigeria needed him. Atleast he's slowly being cleared from the suspicion against him as bokoharam sponsor.

nice move.! op it #bringbackourgirls

No sane mind will fault PMB for taking this step. DSS Practically made their selves an opposition party during the electioneering period.

There should be a major overhaul before they should be allowed to secure the President and the VP. That will teach others not to meddle into political issues unnecessarily.

If he like he should use Kai as security. Coupists didn't shoot a single bullet to remove him last time.

good morning naija

barcanista:
I hope Buhari is aware that it is more than 2weeks into this Presidency?

Keep counting.

barcanista:
I hope Buhari is aware that it is more than 2weeks into this Presidency?

No he isn't. .Write an article on it here for him to see it.You know WHATEVER YOU WRITE,THEY READ. Yeye

barcanista:
I hope Buhari is aware that it is more than 2weeks into this Presidency?

Must he follow d steps of d former presidents ni?Everybody gat his or her own style of working.Boy!sit ur arse elsewhere n learn.

Baba, let there be change in every sector.

barcanista:
I hope Buhari is aware that it is more than 2weeks into this Presidency?

So you have realy become this useless?

derespect:
Baba, let there be change in every sector.

hope and keep calm

change is coming.....

One of the most Ridicle and childish department under the security Agency during the corrupt led GEJ administration, they even go as far as arresting road side cyber cafe owners, breaking into political party offices in the name of searching for un-existed devices, creating problems instead of stopping them.

Mr President by now should begin to overhaul the DSS, top ranking officers including that shameless woman Marilyn Ogar should be locked up and dealt with @ kirikiri

Soldier go,soldier come,barrack remains.
It necessary in this dispensation,some of them have been compromised..
It. Will even pave way for fresh idea.

barcanista:
I hope Buhari is aware that it is more than 2weeks into this Presidency?

So What's stopping you from coming up with another attention seeking inane thread?

On the main issue;Trust is Key in security,if its found wanting , there is no need sitting on a ticking time bomb..

DSS current top mgt is not it at all.

That twatt, Marilyn Ogar, must be sacked and queried for all I care. Incompetent someborry

barcanista:
I hope Buhari is aware that it is more than 2weeks into this Presidency?

^^^
Yes, he is aware. So? You dey see Buhari for your dream ni? Jobless days counter

I'm beginning to get worried too!! What's all the talk on DSS! A president for everybody shouldn't be vindictive! It's a petty and childish trait!

barcanista:
I hope Buhari is aware that it is more than 2weeks into this Presidency?

slimfit1:
The DSS people were not trained officers if not they would not interfere with politics hopefully someone has learnt his or her lessons. Don't try to even make a single comment because you want to please the current boss. DSS should have shown us professionalism by not choosing sides what so ever.

Talk of incompetency at the top echelon of DSS

slimfit1:
The DSS people were not trained officers if not they would not interfere with politics hopefully someone has learnt his or her lessons. Don't try to even make a single comment because you want to please the current boss. DSS should have shown us professionalism by not choosing sides what so ever.

The problem is not the DSS in itself but the politicization of appointments within its rank and file. When the system is corrupt, it becomes very hard for these officers to stay professional even if they had world-class training, and this has been the problem besetting our security operatives.

Not news! It's as expected!! I wonder how long Buhari Intends to stall his 'CHANGE'! But how can one change a country of 180 million people if he doesn't move with time @ WestGermany? I hope y'all know that 'Change' doesn't always mean changing for good?

na wa o reading the comments here marvel me. it seems we don't know the DSS should be in charge of a democratic president's security in nigeria, this is not a military regime where soldiers are seen protecting the president. the level of discipline and intelligence gathering of those guys cannot be rivaled by any other security outfit in Nigeria. the security and protection of the president should be based on people with respect, intelligence, discipline and also very discreet and secretive personnel. look at the word used "bodyguard protection". if the president thinks the police and soldiers can protect him that's fine, but can they prevent an attack or prevent an attack without firing a shot? well those are questions for another day. what the president should do is to do a shake up in the agency and make sure the agency remain nonpartisan instead of going about with soldiers and police like a dictator even most dictators today go out with intelligence officers.