“Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director General of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency, has resigned. His sudden departure raises questions about the future of the agency under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.”
The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has officially resigned from his position. According to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Rufai submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, marking the end of his tenure as the head of Nigeria’s foremost intelligence agency.
Mr. Abubakar, who has served in various capacities within the intelligence community, was appointed as the DG of NIA in January 2018. His resignation has sparked discussions within political and security circles, though the specific reasons behind his decision remain undisclosed at this time.
The Presidency is yet to make an official statement regarding his resignation or announce a successor.
Details regarding the implications of his resignation and the future direction of the NIA are expected to unfold in the coming days. WATCH VIDEO BELOW:
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