BREAKING: NIA DG, RUFAI ABUBAKAR RESIGNS
The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, on Saturday has resigned.
According to reports, Abubakar submitted the letter to the President on Saturday.
As of the time of filing this report, the reason for his resignation is not yet known.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has yet to issue an official statement on the development.
More details to follow…
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