The Nigerian Army on Wednesday laid to rest Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers who lost their lives in a recent insurgent attack in Borno State. The burial took place at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery, where the fallen officers and men were honoured with full military rites.
They were killed on April 9 following coordinated assaults by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on military positions in Benisheikh, a key town in Kaga Local Government Area along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway.
In a statement, the Army described the ceremony as deeply moving and reflective. “In a solemn and emotionally charged ceremony, the nation on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, laid to rest late Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
The burial, held at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, was marked by deep sorrow, honour, and reflection,” it read. It added, “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.”
Dignitaries at the ceremony included Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa, alongside senior military officers. They paid tribute to the deceased as brave patriots, while prayers were offered and service citations read to honour their commitment. The Army noted that the grief of their families reflects the human cost of ongoing security operations, even as their sacrifice remains a source of national pride.
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