Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday visited the family of  late Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali at the Millennium City, Kaduna.

Late Abu Ali and six other soldiers were killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents during an attack in Mallam Fatori.

The governor urged Nigerians to support families of the soldiers, while stating that the late soldiers were gallant and courageous fellows who would ever be remembered.

El-Rufai said, “I am here to condole with the wife and children of our gallant and courageous military officer, Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali and other soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice for the sovereignty and integrity of the Nigerian State.

“From what we have been hearing about Muhammad Abu Ali from his colleagues and Nigerians, it is a confirmation that Muhammad was a patriot, a gentleman, a man of humility, who lived and died for Nigeria and humanity. May the almighty God grant his soul eternal rest.

“I am using this opportunity to appeal to Nigerians to support families of our heroes; they need our prayers, support and care. We should always identify with them and show them love. They need our inspiration and compassion in view of sacrifices their breadwinners
made for our survival.”

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