Colonel D.C Bako of the Nigerian Army has been
killed in a Boko Haram ambush.
The news of Colonel Bako’s demise was disclosed by the Force, in
a communique late on Monday.
According to the newsletter signed by an army spokesman, Colonel
Ado Isa, the fallen soldier was gallant and was one of the finest
war heroes.
The statement further revealed that Col DC Bako always led from
the front and was a patriotic Nigerian, who led a patrol to clear
Boko Haram Terrorists from Sabon Gari-Wajiroko axis near
Damboa.
It was in carrying out his duty that the Colonel’s patrol team
entered an ambush at about 10 a.m Sunday 20 September 2020.
“Under his able leadership, the troops cleared the ambush
resulting in the killing of scores of terrorists and recovery of
weapons and equipment.
“Sadly, however, he was wounded in action and immediately
evacuated by the Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE to the 7
Division Hospital at Maimalari Cantonment.
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“The late senior officer was recuperating well after a
successful operation at the hospital, in good spirit, and also said
his prayers in the early hours of this morning before his sad
passing on at the hospital. May Almighty Allah grant his soul
eternal rest. Ameen,” the communique read in part.
In his reaction to the death, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt
Gen TY Buratai expressed his heartfelt condolences to his esteemed
family, on behalf of himself, gallant troops of Operation
LAFIYA DOLE, and all well-meaning Nigerians.
The COAS said, “We are most grateful for his contributions
and sacrifices to the motherland.
“May God grant eternal rest to the gentle soul of Col DC
Bako and the souls of all Nigerian Army officers and soldiers who
paid the supreme prize in the defence of our farther
land”.
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