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Nigeria's Bola Tinubu removes security chiefs in major reshuffle

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu, pictured in Abuja, Nigeria, May 29, 2023. [File, VOA]

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu made sweeping changes to the defense forces Monday, forcing out the security chiefs and the head of police less than a month after taking office.

Tinubu, who was sworn in May 29, has made security one of his major priorities and promised reforms to the sector, including recruitment of more soldiers and police officers, while paying and equipping them better.

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