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On Monday, November 7, the man who has been named Nigeria’s most gallant officer Mohammed Abu Ali was laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Abuja.The Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai during the funeral of Lt. Col Abu Ali todayAli, a lieutenant colonel was buried alongside six others – Sergeant Muazu Ibrahim, Sergeant Hussani Jafaru, Sergeant Bassey Okon, Corporal Chukwu simon, Abel Sea Man Patrick Paul (of the Nigerian Navy)and Private Soldier Salisu Lawal.These seven military personnel were killed on Friday, November 4, in an ambush by theBoko Haram terrorists in Borno state – North East of Nigeria.READ ALSO: REVEALED! Names of 6 soldiers slain alongside Lt. Col. MohammedAli {LIST}Their funeral was graced with dignitaries including the chief of army staff – the chief mourner – many royal father, the minister ofinformation, Lai Mohammed, wife of  SenatePresident Toyin Saraki, Senator Dino Melaye, among many others.The funeral was also with emotions, pain asvisibly observed byNAIJ.com.While the Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai could not hold back tears during his speech,he however, did not fail to assure the officers and men of the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian military and Nigerians as a whole that the sacrifices made by the soldiers will not be in vain.READ ALSO: FALLEN HERO: Nigerian Army sets date for the burial of slain officer Lt. Col. Mohammed Abu AliHe said:“They were brave, precise, professional and inspiring. They led the battle to recapture the following towns: Monguno, Baga, new Marte, Bama, Gwoza, Banki Junction, Gamboru-Ngala, Yale, Yanteke, Bita, Deruwa, Daira Kangaruwa andMallam Fatori,” Buratai said.“In these battles, they rescued children and women, fathers and mothers, the young andthe old and restored peace and hope to Nigerian citizens,”he said.“At last, on Nov. 4, they paid the supreme sacrifice in the battle of Mallam Fatori. Theyexemplified the values of our nation and themilitary which are: loyalty, discipline, courage, selfless service, respect, honour and dignity.“Your labour will never be in vain,”the army chief, who sobbed through his oration said.Below are pictures from the funeral:Wife of Lt. Col. Abu Ali consoled by first lady Aisha BuhariFirst lady Aisha Buhari, Abu Ali wife, wife of Senate President Toyin Saraki and Zahra BuhariChief of staff to the president Abba Kyari presenting gifts to the mother and brother of one of the slain soldiersA cleric praying at the grave sideAds by RevcontentYou May Also LikeGenerate A High-Quality User Experience with RevcontentRevcontentJoin Revcontent To Increase User Engagement and Reach

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