Breaking news: Tinubu Accepts Defence Minister’s Resignation Amid Heightened Insecurity Nationwide

…Set to name  Abubakar’s successor

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who cited health grounds in his letter to the President dated December 1.

Subsequently, President Tinubu is  said to be set to name Abubakar’s successor later this week, according to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.

Abubakar’s resignation came amidst heightened insecurity characterized by large scale kidnappings, banditry and  acts of terrorism nationwide.

According to Onanuga, “Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect.

“In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds.

“President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation.

“President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week.

“Badaru Abubakar, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed as a minister on August 21, 2023, by President Tinubu.

“His resignation comes amid President Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency, with plans to elaborate on its scope in due course.”