The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior leadership, according to Punch. The changes include the appointment of a new Theatre Commander for Operation HADIN KAI, the military campaign against insurgency in the North East, alongside other key postings. The exercise forms part of routine efforts to reposition the army's command structure and strengthen ongoing operations across the country.

Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff positions across the Nigerian Army. According to Vanguard, the changes include the appointment of Maj. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose as Theatre Commander of a Joint Task Force and Maj. Gen. Osifo as chairman of the Pensions Board, as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness.

Premium Times reports that the Nigerian Army has redeployed several top generals and appointed a new officer to lead operations against Boko Haram. Army spokesperson Appolonia Anele said in a Wednesday statement that the changes were approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. The announcement did not provide further details about the commander or the reasons for the shake-up.

A soldier was injured during an attack by ISWAP fighters on a military base in Nigeria's North-east, which was repelled by troops. The soldier, whose identity was not disclosed, sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm and is receiving treatment, according to a statement by Mohammed Goni, spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, a joint military task force operating in the region. The incident was reported by Premium Times.

Troops from the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 47 individuals, primarily women and children, from an enclave of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno. This information was provided in a statement by Capt. Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer of OPHK.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, leaving one soldier wounded, according to the Daily Post. The assault reportedly occurred on Monday when the attackers attempted to overrun the base and disrupt ongoing security operations in the area. The troops successfully defended the position, forcing the militants to retreat without capturing the facility.