In a bid to enhancing operational efficiency and strengthen command structure, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and appointment of senior Nigerian Army officers across key formations and units nationwide.
The shake-up affects Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders, Brigade Commanders, and heads of various training institutions.
According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, the reshuffle is part of the COAS’s ongoing efforts to reposition the Nigerian Army to confront growing national security threats, including terrorism and insurgency.
Oluyede urged the newly posted officers to display renewed commitment and leadership in their new roles, adding that their contributions are pivotal to sustaining the momentum in ongoing military operations across the country.
“The Nigerian Army remains focused on its constitutional responsibilities, and we expect these senior officers to redouble their efforts in protecting the nation,” he said.
Meanwhile, in a complementary development, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has concluded the first phase of a five-day Civilian Harm Mitigation (CHM) training for its officers.
The training aims to improve decision-making during air operations to reduce collateral damage and better protect civilian lives.
This move reflects growing concern within the armed forces about the unintended consequences of military operations, especially in densely populated or conflict-prone regions.
In another security-related development, the Arewa Think Tank, a Northern advocacy group, has commended National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu for the recent arrest of the leader of the Mahmuda terrorist group, which had been terrorizing communities in Borgu, Niger State.
The group’s convener, Muhammad Yakubu, described the arrest as a significant win in Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts, attributing the success to effective coordination between Ribadu’s office, the armed forces, and intelligence agencies.
“This breakthrough reflects a new era of synergy in Nigeria’s national security architecture,” Yakubu said.
