Nigerian Army retires 15 generals

The Nigerian Army has pulled at least 15 generals out of service from the Artillery Corps.

In a post on X, the Army noted that the retired officers are 11 major generals and four brigadier generals.

The Artillery Corps is responsible for delivering heavy firepower support to allied forces positioned at the front lines on the battlefield.

The tweet revealed that the retired generals were pulled out of the service at a ceremony held at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kaduna State.

It reads: “The Nigerian Army formally pulled out 15 retired generals from the Artillery Corps on Saturday, October 19, 2024, during a ceremony at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kachia, Kaduna State.

“The group of retirees included 11 Major Generals and 4 Brigadier Generals.”