The Nigerian army has appointed Sagir Musa, a colonel, as the acting spokesman.

This follows the retirement of Sani Usman, the former spokesman.

Sagir’s appointment was announced in a statement by Aliyu Yusuf, on behalf of the army’s directorate of information.

Before his appointment, Musa served as the spokesman of the 82 division of the army.

The statement also contained the redeployment of some senior officers.