By DADA AYOKHAI
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Residents of Edo North have taken to social media to mourn Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who was killed in a coordinated Boko Haram attack on his base in Benisheikh, Borno State.
Records show the late general hailed from Warake in Owan East LGA.
Defence Headquarters confirmed the early Thursday, April 9, 2026, attack and the loss of lives.
While condoling with the bereaved family, many respondents decried the tragedy and urged the government to do more to protect troops in combat zones.
In a statement titled “PRESIDENT TINUBU: The Fallen Soldiers in Benisheikh Are Our Unforgettable Heroes — Urges Nigerians and Media to Stand with the Military,”
Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Tinubu expressed deep sadness over the deaths and conveyed condolences to the military and families of the fallen soldiers.
President Tinubu praised the courage and heroism of the soldiers who fought valiantly to repel the terrorists and ensure that Boko Haram could not overrun the communities the soldiers protect.
While mourning the death of the gallant soldiers, President Tinubu urged the leadership of the Armed Forces and all soldiers on the frontline not to be discouraged, but to draw strength from the nation’s deep appreciation for their sacrifices.
“From the reports I have received, our armed forces have been conducting sustained, intense land and air offensives against the insurgents, neutralising many of their fighters and commanders. The insurgents’ counterattack is a sign of desperation.
“I extend my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers, led by Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our country today in Borno State. The government will never forget their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will not be in vain. Because of the courage and dedication of our troops on the frontline, our resolve to defeat terrorism and all forms of violence across Nigeria is stronger than ever.
“I urge Nigerians and the media to continue to support our Military in their relentless battle against insurgency and banditry. We should desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops. These soldiers are our heroes; unforgettable and irreplaceable.
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