Nigeria, June 27 -- The Nigerian Army said it has reshuffled its leadership structure, repositioning and appointing senior officers across key operational commands, affecting some field commanders, school commandants and principal staff officers at the army headquarters.

This was contained in a statement by army spokesperson Appolonia Anele on Saturday.

According to the statement, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, a lieutenant general, approved the strategic reshuffling, noting it was aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening national security and consolidating its capacity to address emerging security challenges across the country.

"In the new posting, Major General WM Dangana has been appointed General O...