NEWS UPDATE: Army mourns ‘gallant, patriotic’ Lt. Colonel killed by Boko Haram
NEWS UPDATE: Army mourns ‘gallant, patriotic’ Lt. Colonel killed by Boko Haram
Soldiers confronting Boko Haram
terrorists in the North East are mourning the death of Lt. Col. Muhammad
Abu Ali, described as a gallant, battle tested and trusted patriotic
soldier of the Nigerian Army.
The Theatre Command Centre of Operation
Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, said Ali, nicknamed, Sarkin Yaki [Chief
Warrior], was the Commanding Officer, 272 Task Force Battalion at Mallam
Fatori in Northern Borno.
He died in confrontation with suspected
Boko Haram terrorists who attacked 119 Battalion, Nigerian Army location
at Mallam Fatori on Friday, in a failed attempt to capture the town.
Four other soldiers also died in the attack.
The statement said, “He served the
nation with unwavering commitment and dedication, paying the ultimate
price so that millions can sleep on their beds in peace.
“We are deeply pained at the loss of one
so selfless and committed to routing the misguided terrorists from the
North of the country.”
Ali, a recipient of the Chief of Army
Staff Award for exceptional bravery and excellence, led the army units
that recovered Gamboru-Ngala, Baga and several communities from the
terrorists.
The centre said that it was deeply
pained by Ali’s demise who served as “the face of the campaign against
Boko Haram which embodied commitment, loyalty, service and hope for a
better, peaceful and prosperous nation.”
The statement added that the deceased
was “a source of inspiration to us and millions of Nigerians praying for
the speedy end of the insurgency.
“At this point we pray for his family and the Nigerian Army that God gives them the fortitude to bear the loss.
“Ali and others who have lost their lives in the ongoing campaign will never be forgotten.” (NAN)
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