Newsbreak: President Tinubu appoints Gen Oluyede Acting Chief of Army Staff

By Ologeh Joseph Chibu and Bayo Akanni

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Gen Olufemi Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff.

Oluyede will act as the Chief of Army Staff pending the return of the substantial Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja.

Confirming the appointment, Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga said Oluyede’s appoinment is in acting capacity and would hold forte for Lagbaja who is said to be on medical leave.

For the past few weeks, there have been a variety of reports on the Chief of Army Staff concerning his health.

The central authority said Lagbaja is currently recuperating and that he is expected to resume after his return from abroad.