Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Friday hosted Hajia Sameera Mohammed Abu, the widow of the late Kogi-born Army officer, Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali at his Lugard House, Lokoja official residence.
Hailing Hajia Sameera Abu Ali for what he called her patience and belief in the will of the Almighty, Governor Bello said his administration will continue to keep in touch with those that were left behind by their loved ones who died in active duties. He said no matter the amount of succour and assistance the government and individuals provide for those who lost their loved ones, there are always burdens that can only be controlled by the Almighty, citing the father’s love for his children, husband’s love and care for his wife as some of the heaven burdens on the bereaved. Bello said that government will continue to pay attention to the needs of the families of the fallen heroes.
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Replying, Hajia Abu Ali thanked the governor for standing this far with her family describing the gesture as rare.
Lt Col Mohammed Abu Ali, CON was an Army officer who commanded the Army’s 272 Tank Battalion until he and six soldiers were killed in an ambush by Boko Haram in Malam Fatori, Borno State on November 4, 2016.
On the 9th of September 2015, Chief of Army Staff Lt General Tukur Buratai went to the battlefield in Gamboru where Lt Col Ali was carrying out a military onslaught against Boko Haram to present him an award for exceptional bravery
Lt Col Abu Ali was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army Armour Corps in September 2003, a statement by Onogwu Muhammad, Chief P Tess Secretary to the Governor said.