President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has joined the endless list of those who have mourned the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu-Ali, a gallant Army officer killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Friday during an attack in Mallam Fatori, northern Borno.
Saraki in a condolence message, signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, however commiserated with the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, the Military High Command, the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, the Government and people of Kogi State and the immediate family of the slain army officer, over the sad occurrence.
He lamented the incident that led to the death of Ali and other gallant soldiers while he described late Ali as one of the nation’s vibrant and promising officers in the Army.
“We have lost a fine soldier and patriotic young Nigerian. This sacrifice is one of the many, that Nigerians and most especially, the Armed Forces, have made in taming the misguided terrorists in our land.
“The death of Lt. Colonel Ali is a big burden that this nation is bearing in the bid to restore peace to all parts. We have lost hundreds of our security operatives and innocent Nigerians in the struggle. My heart goes out to Ali’s young wife and three children. My heart also goes out to Ali’s father, Brig. Gen. Abu Ali (rtd) who had equally served the nation as a soldier.
“His death came at a time our loyal and courageous troops are flushing out the last vestiges of the terrorists from the Northeast. We shall sorely miss late Ali’s bravery, courage and inspirational leadership,” Saraki stated.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday also mourned the death of Ali, and six other soldiers killed by the insurgents.
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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