The Nigerian Army on Sunday identified and commended 37 officers and soldiers attached to thein the North-East for their “gallantry and professionalism” in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents.
The army authorities noted in a release that the officers and soldiers were given letters of commendation and promotion for displaying bravery in the face of adversary.
Some of them are identified as Brig. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Commander of 27 Task Force Brigade; Brig. Gen. Ahmadu Mohammed, the immediate past Commander of 26 Task Force Brigade, Gwoza; Col. Mohammed Babayo, the Commandant of the Army Super Camp, Benisheik; Lt. Col. Isah Yusuf, the Commanding Officer of 158 Task Force Battalion; Lt. Col. Abayomi Biobaku, the Commanding Officer of the 159 Battalion; Lt. Col. Jerry Maigari, the Commanding Officer of the 251 Task Force Battalion; and Lt. Col.
Iliyasu said, “The efforts and commitment of the army to, as a matter of national urgency, eradicate the menace of insurgency in the North-East, and other acts of criminality across the nation cannot be overemphasised. “The officers are to be given Special Letters of Commendation, while the soldiers are to be granted special promotions to their next higher ranks.”
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