 He was Minister of Defence and member of the Supreme Military Council of 1984–1985, and the Armed Forces Ruling Council of 1985–1990.Bali joined the Nigerian Army in 1961 and is a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.Domkat Bali was born in Langtang, Plateau State to the family of Hassan Bali Tabut and Yinkat Bali.