Nigeria: A General Killed in Jihadist Offensive in Borno State

Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was killed on April 9 during a jihadist attack in Benisheikh, Borno State, while commanding the 29th brigade of Operation HADIN KAI. The attackers, linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), used heavy weaponry. Although Nigerian forces repelled the assault, military casualties were reported. The general's death highlights the risks faced by senior officers on the ground in this insurgency-affected region.