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President Bola Tinubu Announces New Service Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu has announced a significant shake-up in the military hierarchy, resulting in the termination of the current service chiefs' appointments.

This move marks President Tinubu's first major reshuffling of his security team. Prior to this, the only change in the armed forces occurred after the death of former Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, last year.

The latest changes come barely a week after an online media outlet reported a botched coup, leading to the arrest of at least sixteen military officers and the cancellation of the annual Independence Day parade on October 1.

An online media outlet published a report of a botched coup, claiming at least sixteen military officers were arrested in connection with the coup plot.

Author's summary: Tinubu reshuffles military hierarchy, appoints new service chiefs.

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