“This security challenge is something that started more than 30 or 40 years ago.”
“But I know that few senior officers said they are willing to continue since the officers are going to be promoted above the rank.”
The human rights lawyer however asked Mr. Buhari to forward the names of the nominated service chiefs to the National Assembly for confirmation.
Nigerians are happy to see fresh changes to service chiefs, but how many of the president’s new appointees have what it takes to deliver on security?
At least 18 police officers were reportedly abducted in Kaduna last week; while deadly attacks on civilians left dozens killed within the same period.
The president did not immediately indicate whether or not he would fire the officers, who have been criticised as ‘incompetent.’
