Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, has again charged troops to move deep into the bushes to engage and clear remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists from the North-East region.

Buratai gave the charge on Tuesday in Bama, after he decorated two officers and 63 soldiers with “Gallantry Medals” for their exceptional performances in the clearance operation.

The officers and soldiers are from 151 Armoured Battalion, 21 Brigade of Operation Lafiya Dole.

Buratai, who relocated to the Theare Command of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, after the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo in compliance with the directive, had been visiting troops in the front line to boost their morale.

“I won’t accept a situation where our troops are being unnecessarily killed or innocent civilians are ambushed on the highways or in some other areas.

It requires perseverance and discipline, so, let us work harder and clear these criminals, “Buratai told the troops.

He congratulated the recipients of the award and reminded soldiers fighting the terrorists that they were rendering national service to keep Nigeria united.

The army chief urged the troops to replicate the feat achieved by the awardee and assured them of their welfare.