The Nigerian Army has authorized the posting and redeployment of 975 officers.
Among those affected by the drill are 206 generals, 64 colonels, 302 lieutenant colonels, 139 majors, and 122 captains.
A circular signed by Maj. Gen. E.F. Oyinlola and dated January 4, 2024, which our correspondent saw on Sunday, said that the officer appointments and redeployment will take effect on Monday (today).
In addition, the circular authorized the alteration and deletion of a total of 120 officers.
Six colonels, 26 lieutenant colonels, 33 majors, 26 captains, and 29 lieutenants are among the officers affected.
However, the basis for such activities was not mentioned.
Meanwhile, Oyinlola threatened officials who refused to return to their new offices with sanctions.
He instructed commanders to ensure the release of the affected officers, emphasizing that they would be held accountable for their officers’ failure to resume their duties.
“It is the responsibility of all formation/unit commanders, whose officers are affected by this posting, to implement accordingly. Officers must take over on the effective dates indicated. Formation/unit commanders are to take immediate administrative action on any officer who refuses to report on the effective date of posting and inform the AHQ Dept of MS.
“Commanders who fail to release posted officers at the time stipulated will be appropriately sanctioned. Commanders will also be held responsible for lapses in the implementation of the directives contained herein, “ the circular added.
Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, could not be reached for comment since calls to his mobile phone were not answered.
As of the time of filing this report, no answer to the text message addressed to him on the subject had been received.
The Army’s final redeployment occurred in June 2023. However, the number of cops injured was not stated.
According to Onyema, the arrangement was made to improve the operating efficiency of the service.