STUDENTS of Children International School (CIS) in Lagos on Wednesday donated 3,000 bags of sanitary kits to Nigerian soldiers fighting the insurgency in the North-East. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items comprised of recharge cards, toilet rolls, beverages, toothpaste, and toothbrushes as well as “Thank You Cards”. “We are happy to say that 3,000 soldiers will be happy that they are appreciated by members of the Nigerian community,” she said. The General Officer Commanding, 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Peter Dauke, who received the items, commended children’s patriotism and passion towards the troops fighting the insurgency in the North-East. He said that the kind gesture would boost the troops’ morale to do more in securing the country against terrorism, insurgency, and other crimes in order to secure.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 17, 2018 18:06 UTC