Abdulsalam Abubakar
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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Uba Sani recalled Abdulsalam Abubakar's insistence on registering only three political parties during his transition.
No Threats, Says Kaduna Gov
Nigeria· 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
