The Nigerian Army on Wednesday buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other troops who lost their lives in a recent insurgent attack in Borno State.
The officers and soldiers were laid to rest at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri with full military honours.
The deceased personnel were killed on April 9 when suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters carried out coordinated assaults on military positions in Benisheikh, a key town in Kaga Local Government Area along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway.
In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the Army described the burial ceremony as solemn and deeply emotional.
“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,” the statement read.
It added that the fallen troops were given full military honours in recognition of their service and sacrifice.
“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,” it said.
Among those present were Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, and other top military officers.
They described the deceased as patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the nation.
Prayers were offered for the repose of their souls, while citations outlining their service records were read before their families.
The Army noted that the grief of the families highlighted the human cost of the country’s security efforts, even as their bravery remains a source of national pride.
