Service chiefs in the eye of boko haram storm

The service chiefs in the eye of the Boko Haram storm refer to the top military leaders of the Nigerian Armed Forces who have been responsible for leading the country's military efforts against the Boko Haram insurgency. Here are some of the key service chiefs who have played a significant role in the fight against Boko Haram:

  1. General Abayomi Olonisakin (Chief of Defence Staff, 2015-2021): Olonisakin was the Chief of Defence Staff during the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency. He was responsible for coordinating the military efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces against the terrorist group.
  2. General Tukur Buratai (Chief of Army Staff, 2015-2021): Buratai was the Chief of Army Staff during the same period as Olonisakin. He was responsible for leading the Nigerian Army's efforts against Boko Haram and was often criticized for his handling of the conflict.
  3. Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff, 2015-2021): Abubakar was the Chief of Air Staff during the same period as Olonisakin and Buratai. He was responsible for leading the Nigerian Air Force's efforts against Boko Haram.
  4. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Chief of Naval Staff, 2012-2021): Ibas was the Chief of Naval Staff during the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency. He was responsible for leading the Nigerian Navy's efforts against the terrorist group.
  5. General Leo Irabor (Chief of Defence Staff, 2021-present): Irabor is the current Chief of Defence Staff and has been leading the Nigerian Armed Forces' efforts against Boko Haram since 2021.
  6. General Faruk Yahaya (Chief of Army Staff, 2021-present): Yahaya is the current Chief of Army Staff and has been leading the Nigerian Army's efforts against Boko Haram since 2021.
  7. Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao (Chief of Air Staff, 2021-present): Amao is the current Chief of Air Staff and has been leading the Nigerian Air Force's efforts against Boko Haram since 2021.
  8. Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo (Chief of Naval Staff, 2021-present): Gambo is the current Chief of Naval Staff and has been leading the Nigerian Navy's efforts against Boko Haram since 2021.

These service chiefs have been responsible for leading the Nigerian Armed Forces' efforts against Boko Haram, and have faced criticism and controversy over their handling of the conflict.