The Nigerian Army on Wednesday interred Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other personnel who lost their lives in a recent insurgent attack in Borno State.
The officers and soldiers were buried with full military honours at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri.
They 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 via 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.
The Army added that the fallen personnel were accorded full military honours in recognition of their dedication 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.
Those present at the ceremony included Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, and other senior military officials.
They described the deceased as patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the country.
Prayers were offered for their souls, while citations outlining their service records were read in the presence of their families.
The Army noted that the sorrow experienced by the families highlights the human cost of ongoing security operations, even as the bravery of the fallen remains a source of national pride.