Nigeria names new commander to lead military operations against Boko Haram
Nigeria has appointed a new commander to lead military operations against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed splinter faction in the northeast, replacing the head of the operation less than two years after his appointment, an army spokesperson said on Wednesday. The appointment comes ahead of presidential elections due in January, with insecurity remaining a … The post Nigeria names new…
Nigeria has appointed Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose as the new commander to lead military operations against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed splinter faction in the northeast. Ajose, who previously served at Army Headquarters in Abuja, replaces Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, who assumed the role in April 2025.
This move comes ahead of presidential elections due in January, with insecurity remaining a major concern after years of insurgent violence, banditry, and kidnappings across parts of the country. The insurgency by Boko Haram and its splinter group, ISWAP, has killed over 40,000 people and displaced millions since 2009, according to data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).
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