President Buhari Sacks SSS Director General, Confirms Replacement

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Director General of the State Security Service, Ita Ekpenyong. In his place, he has appointed Lawal Musa Daura as new head of the agency, which serves as Nigeria’s secret police. The appointment was conveyed on thursday (2nd July) in a letter by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Barrister Danladi Kifasi. The appointment is with immediate effect.