The slain Lieutenant Colonel, Muhammad Abu Ali who was killed on Friday night by Boko Haram terrorists will receive a national burial on Monday, according to the Nigerian Army.

Abu Ali will be buried at the National Cemetery Abuja alongside other brave soldiers who were killed in battle.

Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari will lead the presidential delegation to the burial ceremony which will hold by 5pm on Monday.