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Top Army commander, many other soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram attack military base in Borno
The Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, Brigadier-General O. Braimah, has reportedly been killed in an attack by Boko Haram on Thursday.
Sources say that several insurgents were also killed during the assault.
A social media post by Mallam Lawa Benesheikh mourned the loss, saying, “Innalillahi wa Inna’illaihin raji’un.”
“Boko Haram has again, unfortunately, succeeded in eliminating the commanding officer of Benishiehk.
“This unfortunate incident occurred yesterday night when the insurgent stormed the military formation in numbers.
“May the souls of the fallen heroes rest in peace.” He said.
Meanwhile, the chairman of the Kaga local government area, Hon. Zanna Ajimi, confirmed the killing of the brigade commander.
He said, “Yes, we just left the military base now, and I can confirm to you that the brigade commander is among the casualties,” Hon. Ajimi stated.
Details later…
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