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Nigerian Army redeploys 37 Generals

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6 years ago

July 14, 2020

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has approved new postings/deployment and appointments of 37 Generals and five Colonels to different formations and units in his effort to rekindle the spirit of professionalism in the Nigerian Army (NA).

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

In a story published by an online News medium NewsTunnel and obtained by Nigerian Tracker Colonel Musa said that the posting which was approved by Buratai was a routine/normal exercise intended to reinvigorate the system for greater professional effectiveness and efficiency.

The major highlights of the postings include – the postings and appointments of Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor from Defence Headquarters Department of Training and Operations to Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Minna as Commander.

Maj.-Gen. FO Agugo was redeployed from 6 Division NA Port Harcourt to Headquarters NA Signal Corps Apapa Lagos as Corps Commander Signals, while Maj.-Gen. M Mohammed was moved from Signal Corps Apapa Lagos to Office of the COAS as Special Adviser NA University Biu.

Also, Maj.-Gen. AM Dikko was moved from Administrative Staff College of Nigerian Badagry to NA Training Centre Kontagora as Commander, while Maj.-Gen. US Yakubu moves from Corps of Artillery Kontagora to Army Headquarters Abuja (AHQ) as Chief of Administration (Army).

Maj.-Gen. BO Sawyer moves from AHQ Department of Policy and Plans to NA Armour School Bauchi as Commandant, Maj.-Gen. IO Uzamere was redeployed from NA College of Logistics Lagos to AHQ as Chief of Logistics (Army).

Also, Maj.-Gen. JO Irefin has been redeployed from Headquarters 81 Division Lagos to Headquarters 6 Division Port Harcourt and appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), while Maj.Gen. JO Akomolafe moves from Headquarters NA Armour Corps Bauchi to DHQ Abuja as Chief of Defence Standards and Evaluatmove

Others according to Musa are Maj.-Gen. CO Ude from NA Resource Centre Abuja to DHQ as Chief of Defence Training and Operations, while Maj -Gen HR Momoh moves from Defence Space Administration Abuja to AHQ as Deputy Chief of Policy and Plans/ Director Special Duties, Policy and Plans.

Maj.-Gen. AT Hamman has been moved from DHQ to AHQ Garrison as Commander, Maj.- Gen. OA Akinyemi moves from Administrative Staff College of Nigeria to Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre Oshodi Lagos as Deputy Commandant.

Maj.-Gen. MH Magaji was redeployed from NA Amour School to Headquarters NA Armour Corps as Commander, while Maj.-Gen. MA Masanawa moves from DHQ to NA Ordinance School Lagos as Commandant.

Maj.-Gen. JI Unuigbe has been redeployed from AHQ Department of Logistics to DHQ Chief of Defence Logistics, Maj.-Gen JGK Myam the erstwhile Commander AHQ Garrison Abuja is now the Commander NA Corps of Artillery.

Also, Maj.-Gen. GA Umelo has been redeployed from AHQ Department of Training and Operations to Headquarters 81 Division as GOC, while Maj.-Gen. SE Udounwa moves from AHQ Department of Policy and Plans to Army War College Abuja as Commandant.

Maj.-Gen. MO Enendu from Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre moves to NA College of Logistics as Commandant, while Maj.-Gen. GS Abdullahi moves from DHQ to Land Forces Simulation Centre Nigeria as Director-General.

Maj.-Gen. BN Salami has been redeployed from NA School of Supply and Transport to Headquarters NA Corps of Supply and Transport as Commander.

Others affected are Maj.-Gen. FO Omoigui from AHQ Department of Training and Operations to Headquarters Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE Maiduguri as Deputy Theater Commander, while Maj.-Gen. IO Ehiorobo moves from NA School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering to Headquarters NA as Commander, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Maj.-Gen. KI Mukhtar moves from AHQ Department of Administration to the Depot NA Zaria as Commandant, the erstwhile Commandant Army War College Nigeria, Maj.-Gen. C Ofoche has been redeployed to AHQ Department of Policy and Plans as Director Plans.

Maj.-Gen. AB Ibrahim was moved from AHQ Department of Training and Operations to Defence Space Administration as Director Support Services, while Brig.-Gen. IO Adewa was appointed as Acting Managing Director at NA Properties Limited.

Similarly, Brig.-Gen. KA Kazir has been posted from Headquarters NA Engineers to Headquarters 43 Engineers Brigade as Commander, while Brig.-Gen. MU Abdullahi moves from NA Intelligence and Cyber Warfare School to 58 Signal Brigade as Commander.

Brig.-Gen. MB Dala moves from Army Resource Centre to Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Minna as Director Exams, Brig.-Gen. BR Sinjen moves from Headquarters NA Corps of Artillery to AHQ Department of Training and Operations as Acting Director of Operations.

Also, Brig.-Gen. SI Igbinomwanhia was redeployed from 7 Division Garrison Maiduguri to AHQ Department of Training and Operations as Acting Director Campaign Plan, while Brig.-Gen. HG Tafida moves from AHQ Department of Logistics to NA School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering as Acting Commandant.

Brig.-Gen. AO Arogbofa moves from 102 Division Equipment Support to AHQ Department of Logistics as Acting Director Equipment Maintenance, Brig.-Gen. EC Lot from Land Forces Simulation Centre to Headquarters 52 Signal Brigade as Commander.

Others appointments according to Army spokesperson are, Col. B Sarki from Defence Intelligence College to 6 Military Intelligence Brigade as Acting Commander, while Col. KO Ogunsoya moves from DHQ to Headquarters Directorate of Army Public Relations as Chief of Staff.

While the erstwhile spokesperson for Multinational Joint Task Force Ndjamena, Col. Timothy Antigha moves to Defence Headquarters as Acting Executive Director Armed Forces Radio, Col. Mohammed Dole moves from Headquarters Directorate of Army Public Relations to Headquarters Multinational Joint Task Force Ndjamena as Military Public Information Officer.

Also, Col. AF Maimagani remains in Headquarters Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic) as Acting Director Chaplain.

According Musa, all the postings and appointments take effect from July 20, 2020.

“While wishing all the officers well in their respective appointments, the Chief of Army Staff enjoins them to take their new responsibilities/appointments seriously and discharge all duties professionally with utmost loyalty to the Nation and the Service,” he said.

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NDLEA Clarifies: Drug Case Against Abba Kyari Still Active After Court Discharge

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4 minutes ago

March 6, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has moved to correct public misconceptions surrounding the legal troubles of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, clarifying that the core drug trafficking charges against him remain very much alive.

The clarification comes in the wake of a ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which discharged Kyari from a separate 23-count charge related to money laundering and the alleged non-declaration of assets.

In a statement released on Thursday, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, stressed that the public should not conflate the two distinct legal proceedings. He explained that while the money laundering case was before Justice Omotosho, the primary drug case is being handled by a different judge.

“The ruling delivered by Justice Omotosho is entirely separate from the main and substantive drug case against Abba Kyari,” Babafemi said. “That drug case is very much on course and is scheduled to continue before Justice Emeka Nwite on 16 of March. The public should be very clear that these are two different matters.”

The anti-narcotics agency also outlined its next steps regarding the recent court ruling. According to the statement, the NDLEA’s legal team is awaiting the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment. A thorough review of the document will inform the agency’s decision on whether to file an appeal against the discharge from the money laundering charges.

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US Troops in Nigeria for Training and Advice Only, Defence Minister Clarifies

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10 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Achile Danjuma

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), has moved to alleviate concerns regarding the presence of United States military personnel in Nigeria, stating unequivocally that they are in the country “purely for training assistance and advisory role.”

Gen. Musa assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces of Nigeria would retain full command and control over all military operations conducted within the nation’s territory. He made this clarification while presiding over the maiden edition of the newly introduced Monthly Operational Briefing at the Ministry of Defence.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had confirmed the arrival of 100 US military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield on February 16, 2026. At the time, the DHQ emphasized that the deployed personnel were technical specialists serving strictly in an advisory and training capacity, not as combat forces. It further stressed that “all training activities will be conducted under the authority, direction and control of the Nigerian Government and in close coordination with the Nigerian Armed Forces.”

During the briefing, the Minister provided strategic guidance to the military high command. He outlined the multifaceted threats to national security and urged the Chief of Defence Staff and the Service Chiefs to intensify their efforts. He called for the development and implementation of new, decisive strategies to ensure the timely eradication of terrorism, insurgency, and banditry.

Gen. Musa commended the troops for their “professionalism, resilience, and gallantry” in the face of these challenges. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to improving troop welfare and enhancing the operational efficiency of the Armed Forces.

In a statement released after the event, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister, Col. Timothy Antigha (rtd), noted that the new monthly briefing is designed to provide a platform for reviewing ongoing operations and ensuring cohesive strategic direction across all services.

In a related development, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the 401 Special Forces Brigade in Makurdi to remain “dogged and relentless” in their efforts to combat violence and criminality. He directed them to deal decisively with any individual or group threatening peace and stability, “irrespective of status, influence or affiliation.”

Lt.-Gen. Shaibu commended the troops of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) for their resilience and steadfast commitment to restoring security in affected communities across Benue State. He highlighted the strategic importance of OPWS within the broader national security framework.

The COAS stressed the need to consolidate recent gains through intelligence-driven operations, enhanced inter-agency synergy, and sustained community engagement. He reminded the troops that operational success must be matched with professionalism and strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement, in line with international best practices.

Acknowledging their sacrifices, Lt.-Gen. Shaibu noted that the troops’ perseverance has not only degraded criminal networks but has also created a more secure environment conducive to socio-economic activities. He described the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their communities as a clear testament to their operational effectiveness and unwavering resolve.

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Impeachment Notice: Kano Assembly Advises Deputy Governor, Comr. Abdulsalam, to Vacate Office

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19 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Salisu Baso

The Kano State House of Assembly has advised the State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, to honourably resign from office or face impeachment.

The House Leader, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Dala, revealed this to journalists shortly after the plenary session headed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jubril Ismail Falgore, today (Thursday).

He said the decision of the members followed allegations against the Deputy Governor of financial misappropriation and embezzlement uncovered by the legislature.

Hon. Dala added that the members have considered Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which empowers the House to impeach the Governor or his Deputy if they violate the law or engage in misconduct.