Nigeria Buries Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack

In Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, the military on April 15, 2026, held a solemn burial ceremony for Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and several other soldiers killed in an insurgent attack the previous week. The service at Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery drew grieving families, fellow troops, and high-ranking officials to pay tribute to the fallen personnel, who were laid to rest with full military honors amid an atmosphere of deep sorrow and national reflection.

The soldiers died on April 9 during coordinated assaults by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on military outposts in Benisheikh, a key town in Kaga Local Government Area along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. According to an army statement, the attacks targeted strategic positions, highlighting the persistent security challenges in the region plagued by years of insurgency. The incident underscored the risks faced by Nigerian forces in their efforts to maintain order and protect civilian populations in northeastern Nigeria.

The ceremony featured gun salutes, bugle calls, and the reading of service citations that detailed the careers and contributions of the deceased....