Dare Babalola
The Nigerian military on Wednesday conducted a solemn burial ceremony for a senior army officer and several soldiers killed in an attack by insurgents, paying tribute to their sacrifice and service to the nation.
The remains of the late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other personnel were interred at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, in a ceremony marked by military rites and deep emotion.
The fallen officers were honoured with full military protocol, as colleagues, family members and dignitaries gathered to bid them farewell.
The ceremony was attended by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as well as the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff and other high-ranking officers.
The dignitaries paid glowing tributes to the deceased, describing them as courageous and dedicated servicemen who remained resolute in the face of danger.
Prayers were offered for the repose of their souls, while official citations recounting their service records were presented to their families. The ceremony highlighted both the pride in their sacrifice and the profound grief of their loved ones.
In a statement posted on its official Facebook handle, the Army described the burial ceremony as solemn and emotionally charged.
“In a solemn and emotionally charged ceremony, the nation on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, laid to rest late Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
“The burial, held at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, was marked by deep sorrow, honour, and reflection,” the statement read.
The military reiterated that the sacrifices of its personnel remain central to the country’s fight against insurgency, stressing that the fallen soldiers’ legacy would endure as a symbol of duty, courage and patriotism.
