Nigerian army base overrun in Borno: General among 18 dead

Jihadist fighters launched a deadly assault on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno state, killing Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah and at least 17 other troops, sources confirm. The overnight attack saw gunmen overpower the base's defenses, destroy vehicles, and force the military into a retreat. This marks the second high-ranking officer's death in recent months, underscoring the escalating violence in Nigeria’s northeast. Braimah’s death follows that of Brigadier General Musa Uba, killed