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• Urges military not to be weary, discouraged
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has described the soldiers killed in a deadly terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State, as “unforgettable heroes”, urging Nigerians and the media to rally behind the military in the fight against insurgency.
The coordinated assault by Boko Haram terrorists targeted the camp of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, early Thursday, resulting in the deaths of troops led by Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah. The Defence Headquarters confirmed the incident, which underscores the ongoing threats faced by frontline forces in the North-East.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed profound grief and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the military leadership, and the Borno State Government. “The government will never forget their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will not be in vain,” he said.
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Tinubu praised the soldiers’ valiant efforts to repel the attackers and protect local communities, noting that recent sustained land and air offensives by the armed forces have neutralised many insurgents and commanders. He described the counterattack as a “sign of desperation” from a weakening enemy.
“Do not lose heart, do not be weary, do not be discouraged,” the President urged military high command and troops across all theatres. He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to providing equipment, welfare support, and collaboration with Borno State for “total victory and lasting peace”.
Turning to the public, Tinubu called on Nigerians and the media to stand firmly with the armed forces. “We should desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops. These soldiers are our heroes; unforgettable and irreplaceable,” he stressed.
