In appreciation of troops efforts in the ongoing Exercise Ayem Akpatuma, the Zaki of Chembe village has donated 146 tubers of yams, 2 chickens and 40 liters of premium motor spirit.
The Zaki made this donations today 16 March 18 at the step headquarters of 72 Special Forces Battalion in Logo Local Government Area.
Presenting the items, the Zaki thanked the troops for their professionalism and courage in the discharge of their duties.
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He remarked that even prior to the official flag off of the operations and ever since, the troops have remained at their various duty posts, providing an enabling environment for them to go about their farming and other activities.
It is in appreciation of the sacrifice of troops that he is making the donation not as payment or compensation.
He thanked the troops for their prompt response to distress calls even at odd hours and urged them to sustain the tempo.
Brigadier General Texas Chukwu
Director Army Public Relations
