Breaking: Top Nigerian Army General Feared Killed in Fresh Boko Haram Attack
- Brigadier-General O. Braimah has been killed in a Boko Haram attack in Borno State
- Multiple insurgents were also eliminated during the assault on the military formation
- A local government chairman in Borno confirmed the tragic loss of the top security official
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering security matters and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and Africa.
Maiduguri, Borno State - Brigadier-General O. Braimah, a leader within the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, has reportedly been killed in a Boko Haram attack.
According to Vanguard, sources said several insurgents were also killed during the deadly assault on Thursday, April 9.
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Top army general killed by Boko Haram
In a Facebook post, a resident of Benesheikh, Malam Lawal, disclosed:
““Innalillahi wa Inna’illaihin raji’un. Boko Haram has again, unfortunately, succeeded in eliminating the commanding officer of Benishiehk.
“This unfortunate incident occurred yesterday night (Wednesday, April 8) when the insurgents stormed the military formation in numbers.
“May the souls of the fallen heroes rest in peace."
In the same vein, Zanna Ajimi, the chairman of the Kaga LGA, confirmed the killing of the brigade commander.
He said:
“Yes, we just left the military base now, and I can confirm to you that the brigade commander is among the casualties."
Borno attack: What sources say
Per Daily Trust, other sources said the terrorists first launched the attack in Bakin Ruwa and Pulka, both in Gwoza LGA, at about 10:30 pm on Wednesday, April 8, where they overran a military base, setting a number of assets ablaze.
One of the sources said:
“Then at about 1 am, the terrorists launched another attack on Benisheikh and Ngamdu towns, and overran the 29 Task Force Brigade, destroying several military vehicles."
Terrorists reportedly looted food items from shops in Pulka town and destroyed facilities, including machinery and equipment belonging to a road construction company.
Legit.ng reports that Pulka is currently home to thousands of displaced residents from Ngoshe town, who fled after their community was attacked by Boko Haram a month ago.
The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has yet to release an official statement on this fresh incident.
Brigadier Generals fall victim to insecurity in Nigeria
This is not the first time an army general has been killed by insurgents in Nigeria.
In November 2025, Brigadier General Musa Uba was killed by a terrorist group while in captivity, days after he was kidnapped by Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants following an ambush in Borno that also claimed the lives of four soldiers.
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President Bola Ahned Tinubu later confirmed Uba’s death in a statement released by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, offering condolences to the military and the families of the other soldiers who were killed at the time.
Earlier reports indicated that Uba had been kidnapped, and four soldiers were killed after the ISWAP faction of Boko Haram ambushed his team, which included operatives from the Civilian Joint Task Force, in northern Chad at night.
The army initially denied that Uba had been kidnapped and claimed he was safe after soldiers successfully repelled the ambush, also denying that any soldiers had been killed. However, the terror group later announced that it had captured and killed Uba, even sharing photos to substantiate their claim.
Amid the military’s hesitation to officially confirm the incident and growing security concerns in Nigeria, President Tinubu expressed his grief, saying he is “deeply saddened by the death of our soldiers and officers on active duty.”
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Tinubu orders security training overhaul
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu declared an emergency on security training institutions in Nigeria.
The president's decision follows the condition of training institutions for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and other internal security agencies.
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