Brigadier-General O. Braimah, the Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has reportedly been killed in a Boko Haram attack on Thursday.
Sources say that several insurgents were also killed during the assault on the military formation.
On social media, Mallam Lawa Benesheikh wrote, “Innalillahi wa Inna’illaihin raji’un. Boko Haram has again, unfortunately, succeeded in eliminating the commanding officer of Benesheikh. This unfortunate incident occurred yesterday night when the insurgents stormed the military formation in numbers. May the souls of the fallen heroes rest in peace.”
The attack was confirmed by the chairman of Kaga Local Government, Hon. Zanna Ajimi, who said, “Yes, we just left the military base now, and I can confirm to you that the brigade commander is among the casualties.”
