Muhammad Abu Ali

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Mohammed Abu Ali
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Nickname(s)BK killer, Giwan maza
Born(1980-08-15)15 August 1980
Kogi State, Nigeria
Died4 October 2016(2016-10-04) (aged 36)
Mallam Fatori, Abadam, Borno State, Nigeria
Buried
AllegianceNigerian Army
Service/branchNigerian Army
Years of service2003-2016
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitMaiduguri
Commands heldArmy's 272 Tank Battalion

AwardsUMNL
CON

Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali (August 15, 1980 – November 4, 2016) was 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 Fatori, Borno State.[1]

Early life and education[]

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 is Brig-Gen Abu Ali, now the Etsu of Bassa-Nge Kingdom in Kogi State.[3]

Career[]

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[]

Ali received the Chief of Army Staff award in Gamboru for exceptional bravery from Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai on September 9, 2015, for his role in the fight against Boko Haram.[4]

Death[]

Lt Col Abu Ali along with six other soldiers were ambushed and killed by Boko Haram on November 4, 2016. He was buried on November 7, 2016, at the .[5]

References[]

  1. ^ Akinrujomu, Akinyemi. "Pres. Buhari salutes late Army commander Lt. Col. Abu Ali". Naij.com. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b Ahmadu-Suka, Maryam. "Abu Ali: Family recounts life of gallant hero". Daily Trust. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Bauchi State Governor, Muhammed Abubakar Pays Condolence Visit To Lt.Col Muhammed Ali's Family". Daily Nigeria News. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  4. ^ Yusuf, Omotayo. "Muhammad Abu Ali received decoration from Buratai". Naij.com. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  5. ^ Erunke & Omonobi. "Lt Col Abu Ali". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
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