Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Brigadier-General O. Braimah, Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, alongside several soldiers and the brigade’s Imam in a deadly Boko Haram attack on Benisheikh.
Reacting via social media, Atiku described the loss as heartbreaking, paying tribute to the fallen commander and troops who died in active service to the nation.
“My heart is heavy at the news of the killing of Brigadier-General O. Braimah, Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, alongside gallant soldiers and the brigade’s Imam, in the Boko Haram attack on Benisheikh.”
The attack has once again highlighted the grave dangers faced by Nigerian troops battling insurgency in the North-East, as the nation grapples with renewed security concerns.
“To his dear wife, his brother Alasa, and the entire Braimah family, I extend my deepest condolences. We honour his supreme sacrifice, and the daily sacrifices of all the brave men and women who stand on the frontlines to keep our nation safe. May their service not be in vain.”
Atiku also offered prayers for the departed, asking for divine mercy and strength for grieving families.
“May Allah grant them Aljannah Firdaus, and comfort the families they leave behind.”
