*Over 8,000 newly trained soldiers to strengthen ongoing military operations, says COAS
Linus Aleke in Abuja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has redeployed theatre commanders, General Officers Commanding (GOCs), and 15 other generals in a strategic shake-up aimed at reinvigorating the Nigerian Army’s fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other emerging security threats nationwide.
This is just as Shaibu has expressed confidence that more than 8,000 newly trained soldiers would significantly strengthen ongoing military operations and contribute to restoring lasting peace and improving security across Nigeria.The extensive redeployment, which affects key operational, command, training, and staff appointments, forms part of the Army’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen national security, and consolidate its capacity to tackle evolving security challenges.
According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the appointments involve field commanders, commandants of military institutions, and principal staff officers at Army Headquarters.In the new postings, Major General WM Dangana has been appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Enduring Peace, replacing Major General EF Oyinlola.
