Brigadier General Braimah's killing signals national security crisis, CSO warns
via Punch Nigeria19 hours ago3 min read
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education CHRICED has described the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah as a "national alarm bell," highlighting the fragility of Nigeria’s security architecture. The Defence Headquarters confirmed that Brigadier General Braimah, Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, and three other personnel were killed during a terrorist attack in Borno State. Ibrahim Zikirullahi, Executive Director of CHRICED, stated that this incident exposes the depth of the country’s security crisis and is a symbolic rupture rather than a routine security breach. He emphasized that if a senior military officer can be ambushed and killed, it raises concerns for ordinary citizens. Zikirullahi warned that the attack reveals internal vulnerabilities within the military’s operational command structure, including intelligence failures and inadequate fortification, and underscores the growing boldness of insurgent groups. He added that the tragedy reflects systemic failures that have allowed insecurity to spread and raises urgent questions about leadership, strategy, intelligence coordination, equipment, and political will. CHRICED called for sweeping reforms, accountability, and a complete rethinking of the nation’s security architecture, urging journalists to uphold investigative reporting and citizens to demand accountability from elected officials.
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