Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has described the recent shake-up in the Nigeria?s military leadership as a necessary step in the country?s fight against insecurity.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday sacked Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and some other service chiefs.

The development, which was contained in a statement by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, said Musa was replaced by General Olufemi Oluyede, who was Chief of Army Staff until the new appointment.

Major-General W. Shaibu was named as the new Chief of Army Staff while Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is the new Chief of Air Staff and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff.

However, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye, retained his position.

The action is coming days after reports of alleged attempt to overthrow President Tinubu, claims the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had dismissed as baseless.

But reacting to the recent development on his X handle, Shehu Sani, also a human rights activist, noted that periodic changes in the leadership structure of security services are essential in order to achieve results.

Sani hinged the country?s struggle with insecurity to lack of courage by past leaders to execute such changes in the military architecture.

He, however, commended Christopher Musa for his service during his stint as Chief of Defence Staff, wishing him well in his future endeavours.

Sani wrote: ?Periodic changes in the leadership structure of our security services are essential in order to achieve results.

?The lack of courage to do this in the past partly attributed to the failures of the nation?s battle against insecurity.

?For us in Kaduna, we appreciate the service and stewardship of the outgoing CDS General Musa. We are proud of his accomplishments. We Wish him well in his future endeavours.? (Daily Trust)

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