The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the death of the Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Benisheikh, Borno State, Brigadier General O.O. Braimah, following a terrorist attack on a military formation in the North-East.
The military also confirmed that two officers and two soldiers were killed during the fierce engagement with terrorist elements in Kaga Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, the Armed Forces of Nigeria described the fallen personnel as gallant officers who paid the supreme price in defence of the country.
According to the statement, the troops came under heavy attack on April 9, 2026, but initially repelled the assault before sustaining casualties during sustained engagement with the attackers.
It added that Brigadier General Braimah displayed exceptional courage and leadership during the operation, remaining actively involved in the confrontation with the terrorists.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, commiserated with the families of the fallen soldiers, assuring that their sacrifice would strengthen ongoing military operations across various theatres.
He described the deceased personnel as heroes who stood between danger and the Nigerian people.
The Defence Headquarters further assured Nigerians that counter-terrorism operations under Operation HADIN KAI would continue with renewed intensity across Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and other North-East states.
It also highlighted recent operational gains against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and JAS fighters, including successful disruption of terrorist movements and logistics networks.
The incident comes months after a similar attack in Borno State in which another brigade commander was killed by insurgents, underscoring the continuing security challenges in the region.
Military authorities say operations will be intensified as part of ongoing efforts to restore stability and eliminate terrorist threats in the North-East.
