Buhari appoint new chief of army staff

You're referring to the recent appointment of a new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in Nigeria!

On January 26, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Major General Faruk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff, replacing General Ibrahim Attahiru who died in a plane crash on May 21, 2021.

Major General Faruk Yahaya is a seasoned military officer with a wealth of experience in various capacities, including combat operations, training, and administration. He was born on August 5, 1966, and hails from Zamfara State, Nigeria.

Prior to his appointment as COAS, Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 1st Division of the Nigerian Army, based in Kaduna. He has also served as the Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad region, where he played a key role in the fight against Boko Haram and other terrorist groups.

As the new COAS, Yahaya is expected to lead the Nigerian Army in its efforts to maintain national security, combat insurgency, and promote peace and stability in the country.