07 Mar Shake-up in the Army; 120 generals, others redeployed
The Nigerian Army has redeployed 204 officers to new formations across the country. According to Premium Times, out of the 204 officers redeployed, 120 are generals. Out of the 120 generals, 68 are major generals while the other 52 are brigadier generals.
Others affected were 31 colonels, nine lieutenant colonels, 25 majors, 13 captains and five lieutenants.
Notable amongst the generals redeployed are C. C. Okonkwo, a major general, who was in charge of Operation Safe Haven in Jos, Plateau State and now transferred to the Army Welfare Limited/Guarantee as a Group Managing Director.
Another major general, D.C. Onyemulu, replaces Mr Okonkwo as the commander, Operation Safe Haven.
Most of the affected officers are expected to resume at their duty posts March 10.
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