The Nigerian Army has announced a major redeployment of top generals, which includes the appointment of a new commander to lead military operations against Boko Haram. The Wednesday statement detailing the changes was issued by army spokesperson Appolonia Anele.
According to the announcement, the leadership shakeup and new deployments were formally approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. The move marks a strategic shift in the military's top brass as the country continues its ongoing conflict against the insurgency.
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