Borno Governor Grieves As Boko Haram Kills ‘Favourite’ Soldier

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has grieved the killing of a Nigerian Army colonel by Boko Haram insurgents.

Col. Dahiru Bako was reportedly killed in an ambush around Sabon Gari-Wajiroko in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Bako was said to be leading some troops on a clearance exercise on September 20 when the insurgents struck.

Governor Zulum, in a condolence message to the army, described Bako as one of his favourite army officers.

The governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his senior media adviser, Isa Gusau.

He said: “It was public knowledge that I liked late Col. Bako and so did many people.

“Bako was a true soldier who inspired his troops and led them to frontlines with exceptional courage that was clearly out of pure patriotism.

“He fought very hard and very well. He defeated many enemies of peace and protected many sons and daughters of Borno State to the extent that he gave his life defending the people.

“By the grace of God, the supreme sacrifices made by Col. Bako and many other heroes like him in the armed forces and volunteers shall not be in vain.

“The deaths of our heroes, sad as they are, only reinforce our confidence in the strong will exhibited by our gallant troops and volunteers, that defending our country comes ahead of everything.

“The people of Borno will forever be grateful to late Col. Bako and everyone like him. We pray that Allah forgives his shortcomings and those of all our fallen heroes.”