Gov. Bello mourns death of Army Commander killed by Boko Haram

The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has condoled with the family of Etsu of Bassa-Nge Kingdom, Brigadier General Abu-Ali (retd), over the death of his son, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammed Abu Ali.
This was contained in a condolence message issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Petra Akinti Onyegbule, on Sunday in Lokoja.
Bello described Ali’s death as unfortunate and “a momunental loss to Kogi State and Nigeria”.
Governor Bello said the late Colonel “was a gallant officer who served the nation with his all and paid the supreme price by laying down his life for the peace of the country”.
He maintained that the late soldier will be remembered for his sacrifice and commitment to the cause of the Nigerian Army to rid the country of insurgency, which has been a source of concern to every one.
The statement said: “Kogi State and indeed Nigerians will never forget your gallantry as you led a team of the Nigerian Army to recapture Baga from the control of terrorists and you death while in active service. He was a gallant soldier.”
Governor Bello extended his condolences to the Etsu of Bassa-Nge Kingdom over this devastating loss.
He said: “Allah giveth and He taketh, from Him we came and to Him we return. May Allah give you the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“May Almighty Allah grant late Lt. Col. Muhammed Abu Aljannah Firdaus. Ameen.”