Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reshuffled 67 senior officers across its operational commands, military training institutions and strategic defence establishments in a major leadership realignment it says is aimed at strengthening its operational effectiveness and support for ongoing military campaigns against insurgency and other security threats.

The reshuffle includes the appointment of a new leader for Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force fighting against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents in Nigeria's North-east. The air force has been a key agency in the fight against the insurgents, deploying air assets to support ground troops.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Kelvin Anek...