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Nigeria names fifth commander in under two years to lead fight against Boko Haram

Major General Benson Akinroluyo. He has replaced Major General Abba Dikko, who in July took over command of Operation Lafiya Dole that fights Boko Haram Insurgency. [Courtesy]

Nigeria has named its fifth commander in less than 2 years to lead the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency, the army said on Saturday, a move military sources say was related to continued attacks by Islamists.

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