Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, Director-General of Nigeria's National Intelligence Agency (NIA), resigned unexpectedly on Saturday, submitting his letter to President Bola Tinubu. The reasons for his resignation are undisclosed, sparking speculation about internal agency issues and its impact on Nigeria's security landscape under Tinubu's administration.
In a surprising move, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of Nigeria's National Intelligence Agency (NIA), submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday. The abrupt decision has sparked widespread speculation and raised concerns within Nigeria's intelligence community.
While the specific reasons for Abubakar's resignation remain undisclosed, the timing has led to numerous questions about potential internal conflicts or dissatisfaction with the current administration's handling of national security issues. Abubakar, who has held the top intelligence post since 2018, was a key figure in managing Nigeria's covert operations and international intelligence partnerships.
The resignation comes at a critical time for the Tinubu administration, which has been grappling with escalating security challenges across the country, including terrorism, banditry, and separatist movements. Abubakar's departure could signal underlying tensions within the NIA or disagreements over strategic priorities.
