No fewer than 65 soldiers were decorated with gallantry medals for their gallantry in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram terrorists group.
The decoration was carried out by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai.
According to a statement by Lt. Col. Emmanuel Kingsley, the spokesperson of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Buratai decorated 2 officers and 63 soldiers at the occasion.
Said Kingsley in the statement: “Two officers and 63 soldiers serving under the 151 Task Force Battalion, 21 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, were decorated for their gallantry and bravery in the face of the enemy.
“On 10th July, the soldiers came under Boko Haram insurgents’ attacks on two separate occasions, but they were able to manoeuvre their way out of the ambush.
“They engaged the insurgents, inflicting heavy casualties on them and also recovered weapons, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), gun trucks and logistics…
“Buratai tasked the soldiers not to rest on their oars but conclude the fight against Boko Haram Terrorists and return to barracks to continue with training and other routine duties.”
As part of his morale boosting efforts, Buratai also visited military formations at Awulari along Bama Road while he also inspected the test firing of an artillery weapons by 304 Artillery Regiment.
The Chief of Army Staff was also at Alau Dam along Konduga Road where he joined soldiers on patrol in gun boats stationed at the jetty.
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Kingsley said the Buratai, had on Monday, visited 25 Task Force Brigade, 7 Division Nigerian Army, in Damboa.
He also inspected the training of troops of Mobile Strike Teams at Buni Yadi, Yobe State.
“The Mobile Strike Force is due to be injected into Operation LAFIYA DOLE to enhance a more robust clearance operation against the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East,” Kingsley added.
With Buratai were Maj. Gen. David Ahmadu, the Chief of Training and Operations at the Army Headquarters, and Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE.
Also with him on the tour were Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf, the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, as well as other Principal Staff Officers and Directors from the Army Headquarters.
