Brig-Gen Braimah's Last Call Before Fatal Attack

On April 9, 2026, Brig-Gen Braimah was killed during a terrorist attack at the 29 Task Force Brigade headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. Prior to the attack, he had a routine phone conversation with his twin brother, who resides in the United Kingdom.

According to sources, the conversation took a sudden turn when the call abruptly ended, prompting the twin brother to make repeated attempts to reconnect, remaining awake in distress. The family later received confirmation of the tragedy involving the senior military officer and several fallen soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State.

This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by military personnel in Nigeria.