President Muhammadu Buhari may carry out a major shake-up among the top brass of the military.
Service chiefs and other senior officers across the various arms of the military will be affected if the President decides to go along with the shake-up.
Buhari, will reportedly replace the service chiefs with equally experienced officers.
According to reports, Buhari will only retain one of the current military chiefs, while the rest will be disengaged.
The new officers to be appointed by the President who would be expected to implement the new phase of the war against the Boko Haram sect in the North-East.
Sources also reveal that there is anxiety in the military over the looming change of guard which is expected to affect all the services, including the Army, Navy, and the Air Force.
The military chiefs are also said to be aware of the fate that might befall them, having reached the pinnacle of their career.
According to a source, Buhari is considering retaining one of the service chiefs to ensure smooth transition between the present military chiefs and their successors.
However, another source said this was not likely, noting that the only service chief that might be retained is the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, who was appointed a few months ago by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
“Buhari would likely appoint his “loyalists” and those he had worked with into top positions,” a source said.
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