ISWAP Attack Claims Life of Nigerian Brigadier-General
By Chizoba Njaka
A Nigerian military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, was attacked by fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), resulting in the death of Brigadier-General O.O. Braimoh.
According to military sources, Braimoh attempted to escape the base in a bulletproof vehicle, but it failed to start, leaving him vulnerable to the advancing insurgents.
The attack, which lasted for hours, also claimed the lives of several officers, including a brigade Imam, while others were injured or remain unaccounted for.
Sources have raised concerns about systemic lapses within the military, alleging poor management of funds allocated for logistics and vehicle maintenance.
The killing of Braimoh highlights the ongoing threat posed by insurgent groups in Nigeria's North-East, particularly around the Lake Chad region. Despite military claims that the insurgency has been largely contained, ISWAP attacks have intensified in recent years.