Metro Maj. Gen. Abbah Appointed New Commander of Multinational Force on Boko Haram

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Nigeria - Major General Iliya Abbah has been appointed as the new commander of the multinational force on Boko Haram has been appointed.

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The appointment was necessary because the former head, Brig-Gen. T. Y. Buratai, was appointed as the Chief of Army Staff by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The new commander, previously headed military operations in the Niger Delta, according to a military spokesman.

The new force replaces the regional offensive that has scored a number of victories against the jihadists since February.

The multinational force has its headquarters at the Chadian capital, N’Djamena.


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