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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 Beneshek 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 Agbebaku said,

01:40on behalf of the entire Assembly and the good people of Owen Nation, mourns the painful loss of our gallant

01:46son, Brigadier General Omo Bremer,

01:49who 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 our own 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 sole eternal rest and give us all the strength to bear this irreparable loss.

02:32Rest on, brave son of Owen.

02:35Your 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.

03:30Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN has insisted that Brigadier General Assani Bremer is alive,

03:36after several reports indicated that the commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Operation Hadankai was left dead alongside

03:44several other Nigerian soldiers

03:47when the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP launched a coordinated multiple attacks on military bases at Pulka,

03:55backing Rua communities in Gwoza local government area and Namdi and Benesha communities in the Kaga local government area of

04:03Borno State

04:04between the hours of 10 p.m. on Wednesday night and 12 a.m. on Thursday early morning night,

04:11killing several numbers of Nigerian soldiers over ransom of the military bases.

04:16But, the Nigeria military authority claimed that Brigadier General Assani Bremer and his troops were able to repel the attackers

04:24at Beneshaik,

04:25saying, the Brigadier General is alive and not dead as widely reported in some media platforms.

04:31In addition, the Nigerian defense headquarters in a press statement issued a few hours ago by Major General Michael Onoja,

04:39admitted that some numbers of Nigerian soldiers were left dead during the attacks but refused to state the total numbers

04:46of soldiers killed by the attackers.

04:49Accordingly, the army said, regrettably, the encounter resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers who paid

04:56the supreme price in the line of duty.

04:59According to the Nigeria defense headquarters in a press release that looked apparently self-contradicting,

05:04questionable and somehow dishonest with facts.

05:07In continuation of the armed forces of Nigeria's, AFN, counter-terrorism efforts,

05:14troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Operation Hadden Kai came under a coordinated terrorist attack on their location

05:21at the brigade headquarters in Beneshaik, Borno State.

05:24The attack occurred at approximately 0.30 hours, 12.30 a.m., on Thursday 9 April 2026,

05:33as insurgents attempted to breach the defensive perimeter of the military installation.

05:38However, the troops, led by the Commander 29 Brigade, Brigadier General Assani Bremer,

05:45responded with exceptional courage, professionalism, and superior firepower.

05:49In a well-coordinated counteraction, the insurgents were decisively engaged and forced to retreat in disarray,

05:57abandoning their mission and leaving behind traces of their failed assault.

06:01This attack is a clear indication of the desperation of terrorist elements who,

06:06having suffered significant losses in recent operations,

06:10continue to resort to futile and ill-fated offensives against well-defended military positions.

06:15The swift and decisive response by troops underscores the high level of combat readiness,

06:21resilience, and operational effectiveness of Operation Hadden Kai in safeguarding critical locations

06:27and maintaining pressure on terrorist groups across the Northeast Theater.

06:31Regrettably, the encounter resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers

06:36who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.

06:39The Chief of Defense Staff, General Olifemi Alatenbos and Oliede,

06:44honors their heroism, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the defense of the nation.

06:50Their courage will forever remain a source of pride and inspiration

06:53to the armed forces of Nigeria and the entire nation.

06:57The high command extends its deepest concern.

07:00Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tanubu has given reasons why he could not visit the Angwin-Rakuba community,

07:07the scene some citizens were massacred by terrorists on Palm Sunday, saying,

07:12Upon arrival in Joss, the visit encountered some logistical challenges.

07:16While the road distance from the airport to Joss Township is approximately 40 minutes,

07:21the runway does not support night flights due to the absence of navigational aids.

07:26The constraints made it unfeasible to drive into town,

07:29meet victims for on-the-spot assessment and return to the airport before dusk.

07:33Consequently, state and federal officials decided to bring representatives of the affected community

07:39to a hall adjoining the airport so the president could meet with them promptly

07:43while adhering to flight restrictions.

07:46Swiftly, Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state and the Labour Party presidential candidate

07:52in the last general elections in Nigeria, said,

07:55During his visit to Benawai State in June 2025,

08:00Bola Ahmed Tanubu stopped at the government house but did not go to the actual scene

08:05where innocent Nigerians lost their lives.

08:08Similarly, in Joss, his engagement ended at the airport instead of at the affected communities.

08:14At a time when Nigerians are enduring days without power,

08:18our leaders cannot even stay a few minutes without it,

08:21Now is the time to stop incompetent leaders,

08:24those lacking the capacity and compassion,

08:26who prioritize their own comfort over the well-being of the people and make empty promises.

08:32On the other hand, Atiku Abu Bakar,

08:34the former vice president of Nigeria and the last general elections presidential candidate

08:40of the People's Democratic Party, PDP,

08:43demanded President Bola Ahmed Tanubu act as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces

08:48and stated how dozens have continued to be killed in Benawai State less than 72 hours,

08:55and other killings in Kaduna State and thousands of people seen running away at a community in Nasarawa State

09:02after the president had visited Plateau State and promised such attack wouldn't occur again,

09:07according to Atiku Abu Bakar.

09:09I wish to remind President Bola Tanubu to keep to his words that

09:13This Angwin-Rakuba attack will not repeat itself.

09:17It does appear that those words are hollow because barely 72 hours.

09:21Another attack in Benawai State claimed over a dozen lives.

09:25The commander-in-chief should brace up to the challenges of governance.

09:29President Bola Ahmed Tanubu,

09:31through the office of the special advisor to the president on information and strategy,

09:36Bayo Onanuga on April 3, 2026 in a statement said,

09:40President Tanubu's itinerary for Thursday included two main engagements,

09:45receiving the Chadian president, Mahamat Idris Debi Idno,

09:49and proceeding to Iperu, Ogun State.

09:52After Governor Caleb Muffong's briefing,

09:55President Tanubu suspended the trip to Ogun.

09:58Overnight, the presidential villa made arrangements for the visit to Joss,

10:03with presidential assets quickly deployed.

10:05However, the president could not postpone the scheduled visit by the Chadian leader.

10:11The president of Chad was at the presidential villa for a very important bilateral meeting

10:16focused on strengthening security collaboration between the two countries.

10:21The meeting ran longer than expected,

10:23affecting President Tanubu's scheduled departure for Joss.

10:27Upon arrival in Joss,

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