The Nigerian Army has approved the promotion for 3,729 troops fighting the Boko Haram terrorist group in the North-east part of the country.
Brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu, Director Army Public Relations, stated this in a statement on Thursday, saying that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has approved special promotion for the troops for their gallantry.
The troops are contingent of the Operation LAFIYA DOLE, who participated in Operation DEEP PUNCH II in the Sambisa Forest.
The statement read in brief, “This is in recognition of their valour and uncommon commitment to duty during the operation.”
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.
The rest are 1064 Lance Corporals promoted to the rank of Corporals, while 932 Private soldiers were appointed Lance Corporals.
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