Military Confirms Soldier Deaths Amid Insurgent Attack

On April 9, 2026, at approximately 12:30 PM, an insurgent attack aimed at breaching the defensive perimeter of a military installation occurred. The attack was part of ongoing operations under the command of the 29 Task Force Brigade, led by Brig Gen Oseni Braimah.

The troops, part of Operation Hadin Kai, responded with courage and superior firepower, forcing the insurgents to retreat. The military statement described the attack as indicative of the desperation of the insurgents, who have suffered significant losses in recent operations.

While the military acknowledged casualties among its troops, it did not confirm reports of Brig Gen Oseni Braimah being killed in the incident. The Chief of Defence Staff honored the fallen soldiers for their heroism and urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information on social media.

Ongoing clearance operations are being conducted to track and neutralize fleeing insurgents.