Friday, April 06, 2018

Nigerian Army Specially Promote 3,729 Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram













The Nigerian Army Have promoted 3,729 Soldiers because of their commitment in fight against Boko Haram.

The Chief of Army Staff Tukur 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.

According to the statement of the army spokesperson in person of Texas Chukwu, on thursday, the promotion 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 and 994 Corporals were promoted to the rank of Sergeants.

Others include 1064 Lance Corporals promoted to the rank of Corporals and 932 Private soldiers were appointed Lance Corporals.


Operation Lafiya Dole is the army’s operation to defeat the Boko Haram in the North-east.

This will  motivate others soldiers to fight  this  fight together without fear.