On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chef of Army Staff. This followed the demise of the former army chief, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru and ten other military personnel in a military aircraft ten days ago.
Here are 6 things you should know about the new army chief who effectively takes over the command of the fight against Boko Haram:
- Born on the 5th of January 1966 in Sifawa, present day Bodinga Local Government Area of Zamfara STate.
2. He gained admission into the Nigerian Defense Academy, as member of the 37 Regular course of 1985 and graduated September 1990. He has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in History and Masters Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy.
3. Prior to his appointment Major General Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army
4. He was the Theatre Commander of the counter-terrorism military outfit in the North East code-named Operation HADIN KAI. 3. He is the 22nd Chief of Army Staff in Nigeria.
5. He had also served as Military Secretary (MS) Army at Army headquarters in Abuja before his appointment as GOC 1 division in Kaduna. 5. At one time, he was the Commander of 4 Brigade Headquarters of the Nigerian Army.
6. The new COAS is a member of the Regular Combatant Course 37. 7. Yahaya is the third Chief of Army Staff appointed by Buhari.
Major General Farouk Yahaya is a member of 37 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defense Academy Kaduna.
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