Nigeria, July 21 -- The presidency has reacted to a Senate resolution calling for the mandatory exit of military chiefs, by telling the lawmakers that such removal was a 'presidential prerogative.'

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the Senate Tuesday called on the military chiefs to 'step aside,' following the deteriorating security situation across the country including the killings of soldiers.

The Senate resolution followed a motion moved by Borno senator, Ali Ndume.

In its reaction, the presidency in a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, said it notes the resolution.

"The Senate Tuesday adopted a resolution calling on the Service Chiefs to resign or be sacked due to the multi-pronged security challenges in the country," Mr...