President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service.

Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.

President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” wishing them well in their future endeavours.

The new Service Chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff.

The President congratulates the new Service Chiefs, and urges them to be loyal and dedicated in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)

https://www.dateline.ng/breaking-news-president-buhari-sacks-service-chiefs/

Is this news for real?

He didn't sack them, they are retired, but we shouldn't be too happy because we don't know the people who will replace them, they may be be worst or better.

Freestainworld:
He didn't sack them, they are retired, but we shouldn't be too happy because we don't know the people who will replace them, they may be be worst or better.

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service.

They have been due for retirement since forever.. accepting their resignation means OGA SACKED THEM!