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Armed forces get new heads

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    Nigeria’s government has replaced the heads of its armed forces, who have retired, according to an official statement, reproduced by ‘The Guardian’ newspaper on Wednesday. Maj-Gen Alexander Odareduo Ogomudia replaces Lt-Gen. Victor Leo Malu as chief of army staff. The post of chief of air staff, formerly held by Vice-Marshal Ibrahim Alfa is now held by Air-Vice Marshal Jonas Wuyep. The new chief of naval staff is Rear Admiral Samuel Afolayan, who takes over from Commodore V.K. Ombu.

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