Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, and killed Brigadier-General O. Braimah along with several soldiers.
The assault took place late on Wednesday evening, 8 April.
Terrorists launched coordinated strikes on positions in Benisheikh and nearby Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area.
They overpowered parts of the brigade formation, set the base ablaze, and destroyed several military assets during the fighting.
Brigadier-General Braimah served as commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade under Operation Hadin Kai.
Reports also say the brigade’s imam died in the attack.
Soldiers killed a number of the terrorists in response, but exact figures for all casualties remain unclear.
The Nigerian Army has not issued an official statement yet.
Multiple military and local sources confirmed the incident to journalists.
Details such as the total number of soldiers killed continue to emerge.
This attack forms part of a pattern of strikes on military positions in the northeast.
Boko Haram and its splinter groups have targeted bases in Borno repeatedly in recent months, often in remote areas.
The violence has continued despite ongoing military operations in the region.
Many asked why resources focus on operations in the southeast when attacks like this persist in Borno.
Others urged stronger measures to stop the terrorists from gaining further ground.
The government has not released any confirmation of the casualties or the full scale of the operation.
Officials usually wait for complete verification before they comment on incidents of this nature.
The development adds to concerns about security in Borno, where Boko Haram has operated for years.
Residents and security analysts watch closely to see how authorities respond in the coming days.
