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.
“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 defense
of our farther land”.
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