Soldiers and Terrorists Casualties Confirmed in Borno Attack

On April 9, 2026, at approximately 12:30 PM, a coordinated attack by insurgents targeted the 29 Task Force Brigade headquarters located in Benisheikh, Borno State. The Defence Headquarters confirmed that both soldiers and terrorists were killed during the incident.

Major General Michael Onoja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that troops, under the command of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, responded with courage and superior firepower, forcing the insurgents to retreat. The statement described the attack as indicative of the desperation among insurgents who have suffered significant losses in recent military operations.

The military acknowledged the casualties among its personnel, expressing condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers. The Defence Headquarters urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information, particularly on social media, and confirmed that clearance operations are ongoing to track fleeing insurgents and prevent their regrouping.