), to sack the service chiefs, describing them as “failures”. Some senators on Wednesday called on Buhari to sack the service chiefs and appoint new ones as they deliberated on a motion on the security challenges and the need to restructure the security architecture. On Twitter, @Zismark1 noted that sacking the service chiefs was important to discourage complacency and mediocrity. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an ex-general noted that the retention of the service chiefs by Buhari had affected the morale of service personnel. He said, “The service chiefs were appointed in line with the rules of engagement, the Armed Forces Act and the constitution.

Source: Punch February 01, 2020 02:30 UTC