JUST IN: New Service Chiefs Assume Office, Pledge Relentless Fight Against Terrorism, Banditry
Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs officially assumed office on Thursday at their respective service headquarters in Abuja, pledging to intensify the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other forms of insecurity across the country.
The new military heads, confirmed on Wednesday by the National Assembly, include:
- Lt.-General Olufemi Oluyede – Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
- Maj.-General Waidi Shaibu – Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
- Rear Admiral Idi Abbas – Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)
- Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke – Chief of Air Staff (CAS)
During the brief handover ceremony, the outgoing CDS, General Christopher Musa, urged officers and personnel of the Armed Forces to give full support to General Oluyede, emphasizing unity and loyalty in the pursuit of national security.
In his inaugural address, Lt.-General Oluyede outlined his leadership priorities, promising to anchor his tenure on accountability, discipline, welfare, loyalty, and professionalism.
“Our mission is clear — to strengthen ongoing operations and pursue the fight against banditry, terrorism, and all forms of criminality with renewed vigor,” he stated, assuring Nigerians of a more coordinated and effective security response under the new leadership.
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