Boko Haram terrorists have killed another senior Nigerian Army officer, identified as, O. Umusu. Umusu who was a Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer, 118 Task Force Battallion in Borno State.
He was killed alongside his security details, by an IED in an ambush Monday evening, December 12.
The officer and his men were reportedly returning from Maiduguri to their location towards Baga. The incident happened between Sari and Gudumbali.
Their remains were evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.
O.Umusu is one of the four Lt. Col. the army is losing in two months.
Veteran soldier Funsho Yusuf who has known him for years wrote.....
'I have known Lt Col Otos Umusu since the age of 11,he has always been a courageous and highly resolute man. We have been good friends for over 25 years. Otos as he is fondly called was responsible for channeling supplies to our troops in the frontlines for a few years. He was promoted last year and became a commanding officer of one of the units combating insurgency in NortEast Nigeria. I interacted with Otos 2 nights ago till around 3am on Saturday. I remembered him throwing a jibe at me for not visiting his more volatile location in Madagali during my recent tour of the North East. He also raised his observation on the fight against insurgency being intensified in the media rather than on ground. I looked into his eyes with sympathy as I appreciated his selfless sacrifice and those of our other troops who are fighting with limited resources. To be honest I usually pray in my heart we see again whenever I parted ways with anyone serving in NorthEast Nigeria. I was heartbroken to hear about your passing this morning. You are a hero and should never be forgotten,I pray to God almighty to give your family the fortitude to bear your loss. You shall certainly rest in peace my Colonel'
