The Defence Headquarters on Thursday reacted to an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State.
However, the Defence Headquarters was silent on reports that
the ISWAP terrorists killed Brig.-Gen. O. O. Braimah, a Brigade Commander of
the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, during the attack.
The DHQ, in a statement, said troops of Operation Hadin Kai
repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno
State.
It said the attack occurred around 12:30 am on Thursday when
insurgents attempted to breach the Headquarters of the 29 Task Force Brigade.
According to the military, troops responded with “superior
firepower” and forced the attackers to retreat, abandoning the operation.
The DHQ described the assault as a sign of desperation by
terrorist groups following recent losses in ongoing military operations in the
North-East.
The military confirmed that some soldiers were killed during
the encounter. It said the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has
paid tribute to the fallen personnel and extended condolences to their
families.
The DHQ said further details would be released after
families of the deceased have been formally notified.
It also urged the public to disregard unverified reports and
misinformation circulating on social media.
Meanwhile, clearance operations are ongoing in the area to
track fleeing insurgents and prevent them from regrouping.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining
operations against terrorism and called on citizens to support security
agencies with credible information.
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