Conflict eventBattles2026-04-09馃嚦馃嚞
Jihadists kill Nigerian troops, including senior brigadier general
actor1: Unidentified Armed Group (Nigeria) -> actor2: Nigerian Armed Forces
On 2026-04-09, unidentified jihadists overran a military base in Benisheikh, Kaga LGA, Borno state, killing at least 18 Nigerian soldiers, including Brigadier General O.O. Braimah. The attackers also torched vehicles during the assault, according to intelligence sources cited by AFP.
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BenisheikhBornoWestern AfricaNigeriaAfrica11.835, 13.089
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