Buhari sacks SSS DG, appoints Lawal Musa Daura as new head

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Director General of the State Security Service, Ita Ekpenyong.

In his place, the President appointed Lawal Musa Daura as new head of the agency, which serves as Nigeria’s secret police.

The removal of Mr. Ekpenyong and appointment of his replacement was announced Thursday by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi, via a statement by the Director of Communications in his office, Haruna Imrana.

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