The death of one of Nigeria's finest soldiers who courageously battled Boko Haram in the northeast has left many in tears.
The late Muhammad Abu Ali
Ali who was an outstanding soldier until his death led one of the army’s fiercest-ever battles with Boko Haram, in February 2015, culminating in the recapture of Baga town in Borno state.
Ali was given accelerated promotion for his outstanding courage in the fight against Boko Haram
According to Sani Usman, army spokesman, Ali was granted accelerated promotion from rank of major to lieutenant-colonel in September 2015, for his courageous performance in a series of the army’s engagements with Boko Haram.
Usman added that four other soldiers were killed also killed, but that troops killed 14 of the insurgents who attacked a location of the army in Borno state.