00:00Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Blessing Sheriff Agbebeku has confirmed the killing of Brigadier General Assani Bremer,
00:07the commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Operation Haddon Kai when the Brigadier General and his troops came
00:14under the coordinated multiple attacks launched by the Islamic State of West Africa Province,
00:20I swap at Beneshake Community in Kaga local government area of Borno State early morning night on Thursday, an attack,
00:29the Nigeria Defense Headquarters had on Thursday denied the Brigadier General was ever killed alongside his soldiers, insisting, the General
00:37was alive until Friday morning,
00:39the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker who is also one of the prominent kinsmen of the high-ranking soldier
00:46announced the death of the Brigadier General on behalf of the people of Owen Ethnic Group in Edo State,
00:52this, President Bola Ahmed Tanubu who probably tried to avoid contradicting the statement of denial issued by the Nigeria Defense
01:01Headquarters,
01:01mourned the deaths and killing of the country soldiers, by thus, simply and apparently logically stating that,
01:08I extend my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers, led by Brigadier General Assani Omo Bremer,
01:15who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our country today in Borno State.
01:21According to the condolence message made available by the Special Advisor on Media to the Edo State House of Assembly
01:27Speaker
01:28and a prominent broadcaster in the state-owned Edo Broadcasting Service, EBS, Ivy Adodo Ebergele,
01:35the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Blessing Agbebekou said,
01:40on behalf of the entire Assembly and the good people of Owen Nation, mourns the painful loss of our gallant
01:46son,
01:46Brigadier General Omo Bremer, who paid the ultimate price in service to our dear nation, Nigeria.
01:54His bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the peace and unity of our country will never be forgotten.
02:01He stood as a shield for the nation and a symbol of courage for generations to come.
02:06This tragic loss is not only a blow to the Nigerian army but a deep wound to Owen land,
02:12Edo State, and the nation at large.
02:15We are proud of his service, even in grief.
02:18We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the Nigerian armed forces, and all who mourn this hero.
02:25May the Almighty grant his soul eternal rest and give us all the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
02:32Rest on, brave son of Owen.
02:34Your sacrifice will forever speak.
02:37President Bola Ahmed Tanubu in a condolence message issued through the Office of the Special Advisor on Media and Strategy
02:44to the President,
02:45Bayo Onanuga, said, expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation
02:54Hadankai,
02:55who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benesha, Borno State.
03:00The President also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers,
03:06urging them to take heart in the face of the unfortunate loss.
03:10The defense headquarters confirmed the attack and the tragic loss of lives, which occurred early Thursday, April 9, 2026.
03:19President Tanubu praised the courage and heroism of the soldiers who fought valiantly to repel the terrorists
03:25and ensure that Boko Haram could not overrun the communities the soldiers protect.
03:30While mourning the death of the gallant soldiers,
03:33President Tanubu urged the leadership of the armed forces and all soldiers on the front line not to be discouraged,
03:39but to draw strength from the nation's deep appreciation for their sacrifices.
03:44From the reports I have received, our armed forces have been conducting sustained,
03:49intense land and air offensives against the insurgents, neutralizing many of their fighters and commanders.
03:55The insurgents' counterattack is a sign of desperation.
03:59I extend my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers,
04:03led by Brigadier General Aseni Omo Bremer,
04:07who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country today in Borno State.
04:12The government will never forget their sacrifices.
04:15Their sacrifices will not be in vain.
04:18Because of the courage and dedication of our troops on the front line,
04:22our resolve to defeat terrorism and all forms of violence across Nigeria is stronger than ever.
04:27I urge the military high command and our troops in all theaters of operation,
04:32do not lose heart, do not be weary, do not be discouraged.
04:37Our officers and men should continue to serve with honor, courage, and patriotism.
04:42The government will always stand by the armed forces,
04:46provide more of the equipment needed and ensure the welfare of all who risk their lives for our safety.
04:51I urge Nigerians and the media to continue to support our military in their relentless battle against insurgency and banditry.
05:00We should desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops.
05:05These soldiers are our heroes, unforgettable and irreplaceable.
05:09My condolences also go to the government and people of Borno State.
05:14The federal government will continue to work with the state government to achieve total victory and lasting peace.
05:20We had on Thursday reported that the armed forces of Nigeria, AFN has insisted that Brigadier General Usaini Brahma is
05:28alive,
05:29after several reports indicated that the commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Operation Hadan Kai
05:36was left dead alongside several other Nigerian soldiers when the Islamic State of West Africa province,
05:43ISWAP launched a coordinated multiple attacks on military bases at Pulka,
05:48Baking Rua communities in Gwoza local government area and Nandi and Beneshek communities in the Kaga local government area of
05:57Borno State
05:57between the hours of 10 p.m. on Wednesday night and 12 a.m. on Thursday early morning night,
06:04killing several numbers of Nigerian soldiers over ransom of the military bases.
06:09But, the Nigeria Military Authority claimed that Brigadier General Usaini Brahma and his troops were able to repel the attackers
06:17at Beneshek,
06:18saying, the Brigadier General is alive and not dead as widely reported in some media platforms.
06:24In addition, the Nigerian Defense Headquarters in a press statement issued a few hours ago by Major General Michael Onoja,
06:32admitted that some numbers of Nigerian soldiers were left dead during the attacks but refused to state the total numbers
06:39of soldiers killed by the attackers.
06:42Accordingly, the army said, regrettably, the encounter resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers who paid
06:49the supreme price in the line of duty.
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