General Lucky Irabor, the immediate previous Chief of Defence Staff (COAS), has resigned from the Nigerian Armed Forces following the appointment of new Service Chiefs.
According to news sources, Irabor resigned from the military in a brief ceremony held on Friday at Mogadishu Cantonment, also known as Abacha Barracks in Abuja.
On June 23, Irabor turned over leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces to the new Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa.
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In his remarks, Irabor asked his successor to uphold the military’s value and professional standards, noting that his replacement is a tried and trusted officer who serves as a role model for the Armed Forces.
Irabor said that a lot had been achieved and was confident that the armed forces were in the right mood to achieve set targets.
He said: “I appreciate the president for finding Maj.-Gen. Musa a very suitable to take over the reins of the armed forces.
“I ask that you redouble your efforts to maintain the cherished values and professional standard.”
Musa, the new CDS, underlined the military’s intention to go after terrorists, bandits, and other criminals with full force in his inaugural speech.
Musa stated that the military under his command would go to whatever length to preserve Nigeria’s security.
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He said: “As the CDS, my promise to Nigeria is that we’ll continue to improve our mandate of sustaining peace and tranquillity in our country.
“I will assure every Nigerian to feel safe that the armed forces are up and doing, are highly professional, and will be there for them.”
“Nobody should doubt our determination to bring peace to Nigeria, and anybody, especially the criminals, bandits, and terrorists who think otherwise, should be ready to face the music.
“The Nigerian armed forces will come out in full force while safeguarding the safety and security of the citizenry,” he said.
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Musa also promised to prioritize personnel welfare in order for the military to get the most out of them, stating that a well-fed and well-cared-for soldier will give his all.
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