General Oseni Braimah Killed in Boko Haram Assault

General Oseni Braimah, a commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, was killed during a midnight assault on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, on Thursday at approximately 12:30 AM. The attack was executed by suspected Boko Haram fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province, who launched simultaneous assaults on multiple military positions in the strategically important town of Kaga Local Government Area.

Despite claims that the attack was successfully repelled, reports from soldiers and residents indicated significant destruction and a breakdown in troop morale, leading to a retreat towards the town. Eyewitness accounts described the scale of the coordinated attack as unprecedented, with soldiers expressing confusion and fear.

General Braimah's death was attributed to a malfunctioning mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle, although military sources disputed this claim, suggesting it was misleading. The attack's psychological impact on the troops was profound, contributing to a decline in morale.