Muhammad Abu Ali
Mohammed Abu Ali | |
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Nickname(s) | BK killer, Giwan maza |
Born | Kogi State, Nigeria | 15 August 1980
Died | 4 November 2016 Mallam Fatori, Abadam, Borno State, Nigeria | (aged 36)
Buried | Military Center |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1998–2016 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | Maiduguri |
Commands | Army's 272 Tank Battalion |
Awards | UMNL CON |
Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali CON (15 August 1980 – 4 November 2016) was a Nigerian Army officer who commanded the Army's 272 Tank Battalion. He was a prince to the people of Bassa Nge in Kogi state. He was killed in an ambush by Boko Haram in Malam Fatori, Borno State.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Ali graduated from Command Secondary School, Jos Plateau State Nigeria, in 1997 and was admitted to the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1998 as a member of the 50th Regular Course. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army Armour Corps in September 2003.[2] His father was Brigadier General Abu Ali, now the Etsu of Bassa-Nge Kingdom in Kogi State.[3]
Career
[edit]He participated in the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), United Missions in Darfur (UNMO), and received an accelerated promotion from the rank of Major to Lieutenant Colonel, receiving a gallantry award by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai in September 2015.[2]
Chief of Army Staff award for exceptional bravery
[edit]Ali received the Chief of Army Staff award in Gamboru for exceptional bravery from Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai on 9 September 2015, for his role in the fight against Boko Haram.[4]
Death
[edit]Ali along with six other soldiers were ambushed and killed by Boko Haram on 4 November 2016. He was buried on 7 November 2016, at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Akinrujomu, Akinyemi. "Pres. Buhari salutes late Army commander Lt. Col. Abu Ali". Naij.com. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ a b Ahmadu-Suka, Maryam. "Abu Ali: Family recounts life of gallant hero". Daily Trust. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ "Bauchi State Governor, Muhammed Abubakar Pays Condolence Visit To Lt.Col Muhammed Ali's Family". Daily Nigeria News. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ Yusuf, Omotayo. "Muhammad Abu Ali received decoration from Buratai". Naij.com. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
- ^ Erunke & Omonobi. "Lt Col Abu Ali". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 December 2016.