Niger State
Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has described late Lt. Col. Mohammed
Abu Ali as a national hero whose battleground conduct was worthy of
commendation and emulation by all Nigerians.
Governor Sani Bello
said the fallen officer's discipline, gallantry, bravery, patriotism, selfless
service, commitment and clear understanding of the battle space and what
was at stake ensured various successes recorded in operations he
led in the fight against Bokom Haram, particularly the liberation
of territory occupied by terrorists in the North East.
The governor in a
condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam
Jibrin Baba Ndace, said Abu Ali was an example of a gentleman officer who lived
by the professional demands of his calling through tactical deployment of
strategic directives from the military high command in support of counter
terrorism operations (Operation Lafiya Dole) in the North East.
"Late Mohammed Abu
Ali’s understanding of military regimentation, command and control structure as
well as exemplary leadership ensured that his troops respected him; and
senior commanders at strategic and command levels had confidence in him."
"He lived and died
for Nigeria. The tributes, testimony and outpouring of emotions by
his troops and others who encountered him in the course of his
professional career which earned him accelerated promotion and Chief of
Army Staff, (COAS’s) Award for Exceptional Bravery and Excellence was
an indication that he was a war hero, who knew nothing more than service
to the nation.
"Governor Sani Bello
said that Ali’s timeless quote ("Pray,stay alert and stay alive. If
someone must die, let it be me”) which has gone viral with his death revealed
the kind of persona and life that he lived as a military officer. Gov Sani
Bello condoled with the family of the departed hero, President Muhammadu
Buhari, the Defence ministry, the military high command, the government and
people of Kogi State, the Etsu Bassa Nge, and the officers and Men of 272 Tank
Battalion over the lossy.
The Governor
prayed Allah to grant the late officer aljana fidausi and grant the
family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Until his death, the award winning
officer fondly called Sarki Yaki was the Commanding Officer, 272 Task Force
Battalion at Malam Fatori in Northern Borno State. He is survived by his
father, Etsu Bassa Nge, Brig Gen Abu Ali (rtd), wife, and three children.
Jibrin Baba Ndace Chief Press Secretary 7th November, 2016.
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