by Sani Usman, army spokesman, who said
Ali was killed in an encounter with the
insurgents late on Friday, November 4.
Ali led one of the army’s fiercest-ever
battles with Boko Haram in February 2015
that led to recapturing of Baga.
“Yesterday at about 10.00pm suspected Boko
Haram terrorists attacked a 119 Battalion
Nigerian Army location at Mallam Fatori,
northern Borno State. The troops fought
gallantly and repelled the attack, killing 14
Boko Haram terrorists.
Some dead Boko Haram insurgents after
Friday night fight
More Boko Haram insurgents killed
“Unfortunately, we lost an officer and 4
soldiers, while 4 other soldiers sustained
various degrees of injuries during the
encounter. One of those killed in action, was
Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali, the
Commanding Officer of 272 Task Force Tank
Battalion.
“It will be recalled that because of the late
senior officer’s exceptional bravery and
gallantry, he was given an accelerated
promotion from the rank of Major to Lieutenant
Colonel and was decorated by the Chief of
Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai at
Gamboru Ngala on 9th September 2015 during
an operational visit.
Some weapons seized from the dead
insurgents
“So far, the troops have recovered 1 General
Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 7 AK-47 rifles
and a large quantity of ammunition. Mopping
up and exploitation are ongoing.”
More weapons
Meanwhile, barely three weeks after 21
Chibok girls were released by Boko Haram,
another Chibok girl has been rescued. She
was rescued by Nigerian troops in Pulka,
Gwoza area.
This was also disclosed by the spokesperson
of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani
Kukasheka Usman.
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