B’Haram attacks military base in Borno, army chief, soldiers feared killed

Brigadier-General O. Braimah, brigade commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has reportedly been killed in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday.

Sources indicated that several insurgents were also killed during the confrontation.

A social media post by a resident, Mallam Lawa Benesheikh, read: “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 when the insurgent stormed the military formation in numbers.

“May the souls of the fallen heroes rest in peace.”

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Kaga Local Government Area, Hon. Zanna Ajimi, confirmed the incident.

He said, “Yes, we just left the military base now, and I can confirm to you that the brigade commander is among the casualties,” Hon. Ajimi stated.

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