Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a terrorist attack on a military position in Borno State, killing several insurgents, though some soldiers were also lost in the confrontation.
The attack occurred in Benisheikh, a town along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway, where suspected Boko Haram fighters attempted to overrun a military formation. According to official accounts, the troops engaged the attackers in a gun battle, successfully pushing them back and inflicting heavy casualties.
Military authorities confirmed that the assault was repelled, with several terrorists killed during the exchange. However, the operation also recorded casualties among Nigerian soldiers. Among those killed was a brigadier general, Oseni Braimah, alongside other soldiers, during the fierce gun battle that followed the attempted assault on the base.
In the aftermath of the attack, a soldier who survived the incident publicly mourned his fallen colleagues, describing the loss as painful and reflecting on the sacrifices made by personnel on the frontlines. His reaction underscores the human toll of the ongoing insurgency on members of the armed forces.
The Nigerian Army, in a statement, reiterated its commitment to ongoing counter-insurgency operations, noting that troops remain actively engaged in clearing operations and efforts to secure communities across the region.
Benisheikh and the surrounding areas have witnessed repeated attacks due to their strategic location, with insurgents frequently targeting both military formations and civilian routes.
The latest incident adds to a series of confrontations between security forces and armed groups in Borno State, where Boko Haram and ISWAP continue to launch attacks despite sustained military pressure.
As of the time of reporting, operations in the area are ongoing, with troops maintaining presence to prevent further incursions.
