JUST-IN: IED Kills Commanding Officer, 6 Soldiers In Another Borno Attack

Four days after the loss of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, the Commanding Officer of 29 Task Force Brigade Benisheik, Borno State, alongside some soldiers, another commanding officer of sector 3, Joint Taskforce (North-East) Monguno, alongside six soldiers have been killed by improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.

A statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Maiduguri by the media information officer OPHK, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, said the troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North-East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) came under an isolated tango terrorist attack on Charlie 13 location in Monguno, Borno State, in the late hours of Sunday, April 12, 2026.

He said following intense fire exchanges, the terrorists were put to flight, with troops maintaining control of the location.

“Regrettably, the Commanding Officer, while courageously proceeding to the troops’ location to personally assess the situation, encountered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which severely affected his vehicle, leading to his death alongside 6 other gallant personnel,” Uba said.

The OPHK media information officer said the commanding officer’s actions, even after the immediate threat had been neutralised, reflected the highest traditions of military leadership, courage, selfless service, and leading from the front.

“His willingness to move towards the troops in the heat of the battle, despite the prevailing danger, stands as a profound testament to his valour, sense of duty, and unwavering commitment to the welfare and operational effectiveness of his men,” the statement read.

Lt. Col. Uba added that Operation HADIN KAI deeply mourns the loss of this exceptional officer and the other brave personnel who paid the supreme price in service to the nation.

He said their sacrifice will forever remain etched in the memory of the Armed Forces and the grateful nation they served.