Three soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have been rewarded with a special promotion to the next rank for their outstanding performance in the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East. The three soldiers, Felix Ugwu, Kehinde Goban and Ishaq Yesif, are serving at Super Camp 3 in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno. Ugwu was promoted from the rank of Warrant Officer to Master Warrant Officer while Goban was promoted from the rank of Corporal to Sergeant and Yesif from the rank of Private to Lance Corporal. One of the beneficiary, Master Warrant Officer Ugwu, said the recognition for the award and the promotion was a surprise to him. He expressed appreciation for the special promotion and promised to do more.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 16, 2020 22:41 UTC