The family of late Lt. Col. Abu Ali, the Nigerian hero and a nightmare of Boko-Haram insurgents, who was unfortunately killed in the battle field in the war against Boko-Haram terrorists, have concluded plans to hold a one year remembrance prayer in honor of their late son on the anniversary of his demise.

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Recall that Late Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali was amongst the gallant officers deployed to the North-East of Nigeria ravaged by Boko Haram terrorists and he fought for the glory of his country, laying down his life in defense of his country, Nigeria.

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In a statement signed by the late Lt. Col.’s father, the Etsu Bassa Nge Kingdom, Brigadier General Abu Ali (rtd) said their son paid the supreme prize by confronting the Boko Haram terrorists in a fierce battle between the military and the insurgents in Mallam Fatori town, North of Borno State at about 10:00pm on Friday November 4, 2016.

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According to the statement, “He had premonition of his death when he was quoted as saying: ‘Gentlemen, stay alert and be alive and be prayerful. I don’t want any of my soldiers to be injured or lose his life in this operation and if at all someone may go down, let me be the one’.

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Few hours after his death, the condolence message of President Muhammadu Buhari described the late Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali as an extra-ordinary officer who inspired respect and adoration among those he commanded. The President said the sacrifices by the late colonel and other fallen officers and men in the war against terrorism in Nigeria would never go in vain.

“President Buhari’s message delivered at the burial ceremony stated that the late Col. Abu Ali and the other officers and men showed unalloyed commitment to the common good of all Nigerians. “Their sacrifice, patriotism and indeed gallantry would surely not go in vain”.
“Sarkin Yaki” in Hausa language, which means ‘front line General’, you and your men have fought a good fight”. The Etsu recalled the pronouncement of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai at the burial ceremony of late Lt. Col. Abu Ali and other six fallen soldiers in Abuja.

“He said for the fact that Mohammed Abu Ali was always telling his men to stay alert and stay alive, he would always be alive in the memories of Nigerians.

We at ArewaWatch pray that his soul rest in absolute and perfect peace.

Source: http://arewawatch..com.ng/2017/11/one-year-remembrance-prayer-for-hero.html

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Mynd44
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Rubbish

He was paid for his job

Sleep on soldier for you are a real hero and not like the chest beater who said Nigeria will burn down if he's arrested but went underground since two months now just because of ordinary Python that danced in his village.

BininEmpire:
Rubbish

He was paid for his job

So because he was paid for his job his family shouldn't pray for him again?

Mehn!!! The kind of ridiculous mentality some people showcase on Nairaland is just so appalling.

Why celebrating/remembring only Abu Ali only? What about other young officers from across all tribes in this country who have also lost their lives in service? I think they should all be given thesame recognition in the spirit of fairness.

Diiet:
Why celebrating/remembring only Abu Ali only? What about other young officers from across all tribes in this country who have also lost their lives in service? I think they should all be given thesame recognition in the spirit of fairness.

You mean the family of Abu Ali should start holding a remembrance prayer for every other soldier killed in the battlefield?

Mehn!!!!

SokoDobo:


You mean the family of Abu Ali should start holding a remembrance prayer for every other soldier killed in the battlefield?

Mehn!!!!

there is nothing bad if his family do that for six army killed alongside Abu Ali on thesame day.

Rest on sir!!! its often said that good trees don't last in the forest...Now that the war has ended,,those officers that didn't smell d border of Maiduguri are now enjoying in their various units and taking d glory...Some are even sent on foreign courses all in d name of godsons.

SokoDobo:


So because he was paid for his job his family shouldn't pray for him again?

Mehn!!! The kind of ridiculous mentality some people showcase on Nairaland is just so appalling.

His news is becoming too much here, how many of his family members are here on nairaland that every day they will be creating threads for him,
He was opportune to become a soldier, there are millions of jobless people in the streets that are willing to join the Nigerian military

hmmm