Brigade Commander Feared Dead as Military Confirms Soldier Killings in Fresh Boko Haram Offensive
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a coordinated insurgent attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area, in the early hours of April 9, 2026.
The attack, which occurred around 12:30 a.m., saw insurgents attempt to breach the military installation before troops of Operation HADIN KAI repelled the assault after intense fighting.
The military confirmed casualties among soldiers, while local sources reported that Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. O. O. Braimah was killed during the clash, although official confirmation on his death remained unclear.
The attacks also spread to Pulka and Bakin Ruwa earlier in the night, with insurgents reportedly overrunning a military base and destroying equipment, before launching additional assaults on Benisheikh and Ngamdu.
Several military vehicles, trucks, and commercial vehicles were set ablaze, while shops and facilities were looted and damaged.
The Armed Forces described the attacks as signs of insurgent desperation following recent military pressure, adding that clearance operations are ongoing to track fleeing fighters and prevent regrouping.
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