
The Nigerian government has appointed Major General Ibikunle Ajose as the new commander of Operation Hadin Kai, the military campaign against Boko Haram in the country's northeast. He replaces Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar as part of a wider reshuffle within the armed forces, according to Legit.ng. The appointment comes as Nigeria continues its long-running counter-insurgency efforts against Boko Haram and affiliated militant groups in the region.
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The Nigerian Army has appointed Major General Ajose as the new commander of Operation Hadin Kai, the military’s main counter-insurgency campaign against Boko Haram and ISWAP in the North-East. PM News said Ajose was moved from the Army Headquarters Department of Army Operations to lead the frontline mission, replacing the outgoing leadership as operations against the insurgent groups continue.
PM News (NG)·September 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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.
Punch·September 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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.
Premium Times·September 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Vanguard (NG)·September 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The Nigerian Army has redeployed Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, along with 14 other generals, according to ThisDay Live. The postings were described as part of a minor shake-up within the army's senior ranks. The report, filed from Abuja, did not specify the new assignments or the reasons behind the redeployment in the excerpt provided.
ThisDay Live·September 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff positions across the Nigerian Army. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting spokesperson, the move is aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening leadership and aligning the Army's command structure with Nigeria's evolving security challenges.
Daily Post (NG)·September 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM