Abdulsalam Abubakar
Nigeriamilitary commanderMaleb. 19429.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar is a Nigerian military officer who has recently been appointed as the new commander to lead operations against Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgencies in northeastern Nigeria.
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Amupitan described Abubakar as 'the father of democracy in Nigeria', noting that his transition to civilian rule in 1999 marked a defining moment in the country’s democratic history.
Your Votes Will Count, INEC Chair AssuresNigeria· 2026-07-24
Uba Sani recalled Abdulsalam Abubakar's insistence on registering only three political parties during his transition.
No Threats, Says Kaduna GovNigeria· 2025-06-21
Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar disclosed the arrest of four Pakistani nationals linked to terrorism.
Military nabs four Pakistanis linked to terror in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-28Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar attributed the recent surge in insurgent attacks in Borno State to the ongoing instability in the wider Sahel region.
Soldiers flee after Boko Haram raid on Borno baseNigeria· 2025-05-14
Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar was appointed as the new commander to lead operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgencies.
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Nigeria bombing that killed 26
India· 2025-04-29
