Army clarifies death of General Braimah in Borno ambush

The Nigerian Army has clarified that Brigadier General Oseni Braimah died during a successfully repelled ambush in Borno, dismissing reports of equipment failure and exaggerated casualty figures.

The Nigerian Army has officially refuted claims that a faulty vehicle contributed to the death of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah during a recent terrorist ambush in Benisheikh, Borno State. Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, spokesperson for the North-East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, clarified that the General was mounted in a high-grade Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. He explained that the vehicle was “temporarily immobilized” by the intensity of combat rather than mechanical failure while the Commander was actively coordinating a counter-assault.

In a statement released on Friday, the military also dismissed viral reports suggesting that 17 soldiers were killed in the encounter, describing such figures as exaggerated and misleading. The Army confirmed that the verified casualty count stands at four personnel consisting of two officers, including General Braimah, and two soldiers. Officials urged the public to disregard social media content using unrelated videos and pictures intended to erode confidence in military operations.

Despite the loss of the Brigade Commander, the Army maintained that troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the insurgents and held their position, forcing the attackers to retreat. President Bola Tinubu has since expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen heroes, acknowledging the sacrifice made by General Braimah and his team. The military reiterated its commitment to transparency and warned against the spread of misinformation regarding national security matters.

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