Nigerian Army Buries Brigadier General Braimah, Other Soldiers Killed In Borno

The Nigerian Army has laid to rest Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, Captain Azubuike Michael Esimai and other soldiers killed in a recent attack by Boko Haram in Borno State.

In a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, the Army described the burial ceremony as solemn and emotionally charged.

The military personnel were buried at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri with full military honours.

According to the statement, the burial was marked by deep sorrow, honour and reflection.

“Amidst grieving families and comrades, the fallen heroes were accorded full military honours in recognition of their selfless service and unwavering commitment to the defence of the nation. Their sacrifice serves as a poignant reminder of the heavy price paid daily by members of the Armed Forces to safeguard the peace, unity and security of Nigeria,” the statement read.

In attendance were Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff and other senior military officerss.

In their tributes, the Governor, the Minister of Defence, the CDS, and the COAS described the fallen soldiers as true patriots who stood firm in the face of danger and made the ultimate sacrifice so that others might live in safety.

They noted that their bravery and sense of duty will continue to inspire generations and remain etched in the nation’s history.

The statement added, “With heavy hearts, prayers were offered for the peaceful repose of their souls, while citations detailing their service and sacrifice were read before their next of kin. The grief of their families underscored the human cost of the nation’s security efforts, even as their courage remains a source of pride and honour.”

“As the nation mourns these heroes, it is reminded that the freedom and stability enjoyed today come at a profound cost, paid by brave men who placed duty above self and gave everything in service to their fatherland,” the statement concluded.

The military officers were killed on April 9 when suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters launched coordinated attacks on military positions in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area, along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway.

Following the attack, the Defence Headquarters confirmed that terrorists and soldiers were killed during a coordinated terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh.