Insurgents Assault Military Base in Borno State, Killing Brigade Commander and Several SoldiersInsurgents launched a coordinated overnight assault on the headquarters of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, 9 April 2026.
The attack targeted the military installation under Operation Hadin Kai, resulting in the deaths of several personnel, including the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General O.O. Braimah (also known as Oseni Braimah).
Multiple military vehicles were reportedly destroyed or set ablaze during the intense exchange of fire.
According to accounts from local government authorities and intelligence sources, the assailants temporarily overran sections of the base before troops mounted a determined response.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed that a number of soldiers lost their lives in the line of duty while repelling the attackers, noting that some insurgents were also neutralised.
Official statements highlighted the courage and professionalism displayed by the responding forces, which ultimately forced the assailants to withdraw without achieving their full objectives.
This incident marks a significant development in the security situation in northeastern Nigeria, coming approximately five months after the loss of another senior officer in the region.
Clearance operations are ongoing, and the military has appealed for restraint in public discourse to allow for the formal notification of next of kin.
The event underscores the enduring challenges posed by terrorist groups in Borno State, despite sustained counter-insurgency efforts aimed at restoring lasting stability.
