What happened to kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls?
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What happened to kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls?
Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) Hundreds of schoolgirls who were kidnapped at gunpoint from their boarding school in Nigeria have been released, authorities said. The girls were abducted on Friday by armed men who raided their state-run school in Nigeria’s northwest Zamfara State, the police said.
Where is Boko Haram today?
Boko Haram is a militant Islamist movement active in northeastern Nigeria. The group also has footholds in Chad, Niger and Cameroon; one stated ideological goal is to introduce Sharia law across its territory.
Who is the highest ranking army officer in Nigeria?
Incumbent. Lieutenant General Attahiru Ibrahim The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is the highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Army. The position is often occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the President of Nigeria. The current COAS is Attahiru Ibrahim.
How old is the Nigerian Army?
| Nigerian Army | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Land warfare |
Does Nigeria have an air force?
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is the air branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is the youngest branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Was Abba Kyari a military man?
Abba Kyari (17 November 1938 – 25 November 2018) was a Nigerian Army Brigadier who served as Governor of the now defunct North-Central State, Nigeria after it was formed from the Northern Region during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon.
How many soldiers make a battalion in Nigerian Army?
Two or more companies make up a battalion, which has 400 to 1,200 troops and is commanded by a lieutenant colonel. The battalion is the smallest unit to have a staff of officers (in charge of personnel, operations, intelligence, and logistics) to assist the commander.
