Nigeria's leader replaces security chiefs in major shakeup

Nigeria's Tinubu Removes Security Chiefs in Major Reshuffle

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu made sweeping changes to the defense forces Monday, forcing out the security chiefs and the head of police less than a month after taking office. Tinubu, who was sworn in May 29, has made security one of his major priorities and promised reforms to the sector, including recruitment of more soldiers and police officers, while paying and equipping them better. Nigeria's military is stretched — fighting a long-runnin…

Nigeria’s Tinubu removes security chiefs in major reshuffle

Nigeria's president has named new commanders of the defence forces, army, navy and air force, according to a statement.

Nigerian president replaces all security chiefs in major shakeup

President Bola Tinubu has replaced the chiefs of all of Nigeria's security services in a major shakeup that takes effect immediately, the presidency said Monday. A statement from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation's office said replacements were named to lead the military and police as the West African nation’s struggles with conflicts in several regions as well as violent crime. NIGERIA'S TINUBU SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT AMID SOCIAL,…

Nigeria's leader replaces security chiefs in major shakeup

President Bola Tinubu has replaced the chiefs of all of Nigeria's security services in a major shakeup that takes effect immediately, the presidency said Monday.

Nigeria’s leader replaces security chiefs in major shakeup

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — President Bola Tinubu has replaced the chiefs of all of Nigeria’s security services in a major shakeup that takes effect immediately, the presidency said Monday. A statement from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation’s office said replacements were named to lead the military and police as the West African nation’s struggles with conflicts in several regions as well as violence crime. The shakeup changed the head…

Nigeria's leader replaces security chiefs in major shakeup

The Nigerian presidency has announced that the president has replaced the chiefs of all the country's security services