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Here are some recent updates and news about the Nigerian Army:

Recent Appointments

• Major General Ibrahim Attahiru was appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in January 2021, replacing General Tukur Buratai.
• Brigadier General Ahmed Taiwo was appointed as the new Commander of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) in February 2021.

Operations

• The Nigerian Army has been involved in various operations to combat insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping in different parts of the country. Some of these operations include:
  • Operation Tura Takaibango: Launched in December 2020 to combat banditry and kidnapping in Zamfara and Katsina states.
  • Operation Whirl Stroke: Launched in 2018 to combat insurgency and banditry in Benue, Taraba, and Nasarawa states.
  • Operation Sahel Sanity: Launched in 2020 to combat banditry and kidnapping in Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto states.

Equipment and Modernization

• The Nigerian Army has been working to modernize its equipment and capabilities. Some recent developments include:
  • Acquisition of new armored personnel carriers (APCs) and patrol vehicles.
  • Upgrading of existing equipment, such as the acquisition of new communication systems and night vision goggles.
  • Training of personnel in advanced combat skills and tactics.

Challenges

• The Nigerian Army has been facing various challenges, including:
  • Insufficient funding and resources.
  • Corruption and indiscipline within the ranks.
  • Difficulty in combating insurgency and banditry due to the complexity of the conflicts and the lack of effective intelligence gathering.

International Cooperation

• The Nigerian Army has been engaging in various forms of international cooperation, including:
  • Training and capacity building programs with other countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, and France.
  • Participation in regional and international peacekeeping missions, such as the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
  • Collaboration with other African countries to combat terrorism and transnational crime.

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