Shocking loss: Nigerian Army Commander killed in ISWAP assault – The full story

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Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have reportedly killed Brig.-Gen. O. O. Braimah, a Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, during a midnight assault on the town.

Security expert Brant Philip confirmed this development in a post on Thursday.

The post read: “ISWAP attacked the Nigerian military camp in Benisheikh, northeast Nigeria.

“Large fire sources were detected from inside the camp, and according to security reports, Commanding Officer O.O. Braimah was killed during the attack.”

In a follow-up post, Philip added, “The Nigerian Commanding Officer killed by ISWAP during last night’s attack in Benisheikh was ranked Brigadier General, the highest-level officer killed since the ambush that took the life of Brigadier General Uba late 2025 in Borno State as well.”

Reports from local sources indicate that civilians, a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), security operatives, and several insurgents were also killed during the coordinated assaults in Benesheikh and Pulka communities in Gwoza Local Government Area.

Malam Lawal Benesheikh, a resident of Benesheikh, also confirmed the killing of the Army commander in a Facebook post.

“Innalillahi wa Inna’illaihin raji’un. Boko Haram has again, unfortunately, succeeded in eliminating the commanding officer of Benisheikh.

“This unfortunate incident occurred yesterday night when the insurgents stormed the military formation in large numbers. May the souls of the fallen heroes rest in peace,” Malam Lawal wrote.

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