By Emmanuel Kwada
In a sudden move, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday ¹. The reason behind his resignation is still unknown.
As the chief of Nigeria’s foreign intelligence and counterintelligence operations, Abubakar has been a crucial figure in the country’s security apparatus. His resignation comes as a surprise, and the implications are yet to be understood.
The NIA, established in 1986, is responsible for overseeing foreign intelligence and counterintelligence operations in Nigeria. Abubakar has been at the helm of the agency since 2018, playing a vital role in shaping the country’s intelligence landscape.
As the news breaks, speculation is rife about the reasons behind Abubakar’s resignation. However, no official statement has been released, leaving many questions unanswered.
Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
