Nigerian Army promotes 3,729 troops fighting Boko Haram in Sambisa forest
- Nigerian Army has promoted 3,729 troops fighting Boko Haram in Sambisa forest
- The special promotion was approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai
- Army said the promotion was in recognition of the troops' valour and uncommon commitment to duty during the operation
The Nigerian Army has approved a special promotion for 3, 729 troops of Operation Lafiya Dole who participated in Operation DEEP PUNCH II in Sambisa forest.
NAIJ.com gathered that a statement released on Thursday, April 5, by the director Army public relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, said that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, approved the promotion.
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The statement read: "The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has approved the release of special promotion for 3,729 troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE who participated in Operation DEEP PUNCH II in Sambisa Forest.
"This is in recognition of their valour and uncommon commitment to duty during the operation. A breakdown of the beneficiaries include 223 Staff Sergeants promoted to the rank of Warrant Officers, 511 Sergeants promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeants while 994 Corporals were promoted to the rank of Sergeants. Others are 1064 Lance Corporals promoted to the rank of Corporals while 932 Private soldiers were appointed Lance Corporals.
"In view of the above, you are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your reputable medium.
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had previously reported that one of the commanding officers of the Nigerian Army Strike Force Group, Lieutenant-Colonel AE Mamudu, has been reportedly killed by a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Sambisa forest.
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Source: Naija.ng