More Generals Reportedly Set To Go Over Latest Military Shake-Up
The recent shake-up in Nigeria’s military is reportedly set to sweep out dozens of senior officers from the system.
Daily Trust said findings show that no fewer than 60 Generals are expected to retire following President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of new Service Chiefs.
It would be recalled that President Tinubu, on Friday, removed Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff alongside other top commanders.
Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, who was until now the Chief of Army Staff, was named the new Chief of Defence Staff.
The new appointments came days after reports of an alleged coup plot circulated in the media.
According to the report, military sources said the reshuffle will trigger a major round of retirements among officers senior to the new Service Chiefs.
“The newly appointed Service Chiefs will be decorated with their ranks any moment from now. As such, their seniors who are still in service will exit,” a source confirmed.
Officers from the Nigerian Defence Academy Regular Courses 38, 39, and a few from Course 40 are said to be affected.
The changes, sources added, are in line with military tradition to maintain discipline, hierarchy and command structure.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
