Senate President, Bukola Saraki has mourned the death of Lt. Col. Mohammed Abu Ali, who died in a battle with Boko Haram terrorists on Friday. He was laid to rest on Saturday. Continue to see his statement…


"I join Nigerians all over the country to mourn the passing of a hero, Lt. Col. Mohammed Abu Ali. May the Almighty grant him Aljanah Firdaus.

"We must also remember the soldiers who fell alongside Lt. Col. Abu Ali on the front lines. Heroes never die.

"Our thoughts and prayers should continue to be with our men and women in uniform who continue to pay the ultimate sacrifice for our nation," the statement said.