Boko Haram insurgents kill's Nigerian Army colonel in Borno .

- The late army officer, Colonel, D.C Bako, was killed on Sunday, Septemeber 20, in Borno - Lt General Tukur Buratai expressed shock over the death of the fallen Army officer A report by the Channels TV indicates that a Nigerian Army, colonel, D.C Bako, has been killed in a Boko Haram ambush. Legit.ng gathered that the news of Colonel Bako’s death was disclosed by the Force, in a communique issued on the night of Monday, September 21. The report quoted the newsletter signed by an Army spokesman, Colonel Ado Isa, that 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. The deceased's patrol team entered an ambush at about 10 am on Sunday, September 20, while carrying out his duty 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. The TV also stressed that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen TY Buratai, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the deceased's 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.”