The Headquarters, Multinational Joint Taskforce MNJTF has honoured 24 military staff officers MSOs from Republic of Benin, Nigeria and Chad with MNJTF medals and Operation YANCIN TAFKI Medal in recognition of their meritorious service for peace and security in the Lake Chad region.
The Chief Military Public Information for Taskforce, Colonel Muhammad Dole, said this in a statement in N’Djamena Chad.
Dole said the officers were decorated at a colourful medal parade ceremony for the outgoing MSOs who have completed one year tour of duty.
The Force Commander, Major General Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, said the award of medals had remained one of the most cherished and sacred traditions of the military in recognition of bravery or gallantry, heroism, or meritorious service.
