Tinubu Sacks All Service Chiefs Amid Coup Rumour Against His Presidency

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𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐁𝐔 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐒

President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture.

The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff.

Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position.

The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expresses most profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, and dedicated leadership.

The President charges the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

All appointments take immediate effect.

Sunday Dare

Special Adviser to the President

Media & Public Communication

October 24, 2025