BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa

A new era in the country’s defense leadership has begun with President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of significant changes to the senior echelons of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Mr. Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Advisor on Media and Public Communication, made the announcement in a statement.

Appointment of New Defense Chiefs

General Christopher Musa has been replaced as the new Chief of Defense Staff by General Olufemi Oluyede, the announcement said.

The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu, and the new Chief of Air Staff is Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke. Rear Admiral I. Abbas becomes the next Chief of Naval Staff in the Navy.

However, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, the Chief of Defense Intelligence, will continue to hold his existing role.

President Commends Outgoing Officers

President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he described as their “patriotic service and dedicated leadership” during their tenure.

He urged the newly appointed officers to justify the trust placed in them by serving with honour, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to national unity and security.

The President emphasised that the nation’s armed forces must remain alert, disciplined, and united as they confront emerging security challenges across the country.

Appointments Take Immediate Effect

The statement confirmed that all the new appointments take immediate effect.

Analysts view this development as part of President Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the security architecture and enhance coordination among the nation’s military services.