Fallen hero : Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu ali

Late Lt. Col Muhaamad Abu Ali

Friday, November 4, was a sad day for Nigerian army, families and friends of late lt.Col. Muhammad Abu Ali and the entire nation over the death of a man named as Nigeria's most gallant army Officer, Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali.

Lt. Col Muhammad Abu Ali was born on the 15th of August, 1980 in Lagos State, his parents hailing from Kogi State, he attended Army Children’s School in Maiduguri, after his completion, he later joined Command secondary School, jos, After completing his secondary School, He joined the Nigeria Defence Academy in1998 and passed out as a commissioned officer in 2003.

 He was killed by boko haram fighters during and ambushed laid by the insurgents on that friday night. He was killed alongside 6 other army officers who served under him.

Before his death Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali was the commander 272 task force tank battalion and was reputed as the bravest commander.

 He received an award of exceptional bravely by Chief of army staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Burutai last year. He served the Nation with dedication paying the ultimate price so that many can sleep on their beds peacefully.
he was also given accelerated promotion to the rank of Lt. Col due to his braveness.

The late Lt. Col Ali is the son of the retired Brigadier General, who is a respected traditional title holder  in Kogi State, he was governor of Bauchi State between August 1990 and January 1992 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).

A friend told me that he was his senior officer 2 at the Nigerian Military school, he said he was a good, loving and caring Man, he cares for took care of their problems as their parents would do, in fact they consider him as their guardian.

Daily trust reports his sister saying "There have been several attempts on his life and they have always been ambushed, yet the military authorities still left him there until he was killed”, late Muhammad’s immediate younger sister Amina says as she mourns her brother. 

Amina described her brother as a perfect gentleman, called on military authorities to reduce the number of years soldiers spend in the north east fighting insurgents, saying, “They get tired which may lead to their death.” 

She said, “My brother touched many lives when he was alive, he was selfless and always thought of others before himself, his bravery should be remembered because he pushed hard against the insurgents to bring peace and security back to the country.”

His last words were "i dont want any of my men to get hurt, if anyone should be down, let it be me."
You will never be forgotten and your efforts and sacrifices will be forever appreciated.

RIP sir, May Allah have mercy on your soul.