PRESS
RELEASE
NOVEMBER 8TH, 2016
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CALL FOR NATIONAL MONUMENT TO BE
NAMED
AFTER SLAINNED HERO LT COL MOHAMMED ABU ALI CALL HERO.
Hardly has a story of bravery evoked such
passion in recent times amongst Nigerians as is being told of Late Lt. Col. Muhammed Abu Ali who died in
confrontation with Boko Haram
insurgents in the theatre of war against Boko Haram in the north eastern part
of Nigeria.
Muhammed Abu Ali was born on the 15th of
August, 1980 in Lagos State. With parents hailing from Kogi State, he attended
Army Children’s School in Maiduguri and later on joined Command Secondary
School, Jos. He joined the Nigeria Defence Academy in 1998 and became a
commissioned officer in 2003.
On the 25th of January, 2008, he and his heart throb whom he met in Kaduna got married and were blessed with 3 children - Fatima, Amir and Yasmin.
On the 25th of January, 2008, he and his heart throb whom he met in Kaduna got married and were blessed with 3 children - Fatima, Amir and Yasmin.
Popularly called “Slim” by his friends and
“Sarkin Yaki” by fellow combatants, he was known as a human terror to terror
for his daring campaigns as Commander of the 272 Task Force Battalion.
He fought for the glory of nation and was
unshakable in his steely resolve to retain the territorial integrity of Nigeria
– a price that came with the sacrifice of his life in the line of duty.
A patriot per excellence and an unyielding force
to enemies of our nationhood, Lt. Col Muhammed Abu Ali was not one to shy from
battle. Under very difficult circumstances, he and his men successfully
recovered scores of towns from Insurgents.
Before he and four others fell in combat from an ambush, he had been decorated for his gallantry by the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, who decorated him as a Lieutenant Colonel in September 2015, shortly after he was promoted a Major.
Before he and four others fell in combat from an ambush, he had been decorated for his gallantry by the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, who decorated him as a Lieutenant Colonel in September 2015, shortly after he was promoted a Major.
He was also Recipient of the Chief of Army Staff
Award for Bravery and Excellence. In a statement by the Army Authorities, the
fallen hero was said to “serve the nation with unwavering commitment and
dedication, paying the ultimate price so that millions can sleep on their beds
in peace”.
From the frontlines, it is reported that he was instrumental to the military campaign that won back Baga from the stranglehold of Boko Haram.
From the frontlines, it is reported that he was instrumental to the military campaign that won back Baga from the stranglehold of Boko Haram.
From soldiers in the frontline, we learn that he
initially started his brave conquests from Yola, in Adamawa State from where he
was moved to Borno.
He and his battalion later moved to recover
Monguno and later to Konduga - dreaded no-go areas of battle. Through
Yale, he and his battalion were again instrumental to the recovery of Bama,
Pulka and eventually Gwoza back to control of the Nigerian forces.
The stories of uncommon courage that trails his
achievements on his military assignments are unending. He was reputed as
telling his men to load him up with 95% of the duties of engagement. He was a
dutiful officer and will be missed by millions of Nigerians who today have come
into new realisations of the challenges of the war front.
Described by Course mates as an irreplaceable
asset that Nigeria will miss, Lt. Colonel Muhammed Abu Ali is a towering source
of inspiration and will now serve as a rallying point for a united
re-assessment of the support that our Men and Officers require for success.
His, will also be a painful loss of friendship.
The National Executives of Command
Secondary School Jos Old Students Association, an Alumni Association to which
the late Lt Col Mohammed Abu Ali belonged as an old student, his Set of 97’,
the Commandant and current Students of the School, and his entire family do
commiserate with the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed forces
President Muhammadu Buhari, the
Chief of Army Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
As he goes home to join our National Heroes, we
salute his gallantry and request that a national monument be named in his
memory that his labour may not be in vain.
He was a selfless and gallant soldier who displayed the true commando spirit, sacrificing his life for his troops and the nation.
Command Secondary School Old Students Association is an Alumni dedicated to the unity and progress of Nigeria, we remain committed to nation building and salute members of the armed forces in their fight against insurgents and agents of destabilization.
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Signed:
For: Command
Secondary School Jos Old Students Association.
Victor
Okhai Vivian
Akinyosoye
National President P.R. O
National President P.R. O
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