Nigeria TV Info 
Under Buhari, Tinubu: Over 500 Generals Forced Out Despite Escalating Insurgency

Amid Nigeria’s persistent security challenges, over 500 senior military officers, including generals, have reportedly been forced out of service during the administrations of former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu. The mass disengagement, spanning the Army, Navy, and Air Force, has raised concerns about the morale of serving officers and the sustainability of the nation’s counter-insurgency efforts.

Reports indicate that several of these officers were retired prematurely or compelled to leave service under controversial circumstances. While the Defence Headquarters maintains that the retirements followed due process, critics argue that the move has deprived the armed forces of seasoned professionals with invaluable field experience, especially at a time of mounting insecurity across the country.

Security analysts believe the continuous purge of experienced military officers has weakened operational capacity and disrupted continuity in strategy against insurgency, banditry, and terrorism. The development also highlights the need for reforms to ensure fairness, professionalism, and transparency in military promotions and retirement procedures.

Meanwhile, public concerns continue to mount over worsening insecurity in the North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions, despite the federal government’s assurances of improved security coordination.