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Speaker 1: Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Blessing Sheriff ag Berberku,

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has confirmed the killing of Brigadier General Asseini Graemer, the

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commander of the twenty nine Task Forced Brigade in Operation

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hadden Kai, when the Brigadier General and his troops came

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under the co ordinated multiple attacks launched by the Islamic

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State of West Africa Province i Swap at Benishek community

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in Kaga Local Government area of Borno State early morning

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night on Thursday, an attack The Nigeria Defense Headquarters had

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on Thursday denied the Brigadier General was ever killed alongside

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his soldiers, insisting the general was alive. Until Friday morning,

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the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, who is also

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one of the prominent kinsmen of the high ranking soldier,

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announced the death of the Brigadier General on behalf of

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the people of Owen ethnic group in Edo State. This

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President Bola Ahmed Tanubu, who probably tried to avoid contradicting

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the statement of denial issued by the NHS Nigeria Defense Headquarters,

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mourned the deaths and killing of the country soldiers by

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thus simply and apparently logically stating that I extend my

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condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers led by

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Brigadier General Assiniomo Bremer, who made the ultimate sacrifice in

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the defense of our country today in Borno State. According

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to the condolence message made available by the Special Adviser

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on Media to the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker

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and a prominent broadcaster in the state owned Edo Broadcasting Service,

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e bs ivy Adodo Ebergella, the Edo State House of

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Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebecu said on behalf of the entire

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Assembly and the good people of Owen nation mourns the

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painful loss of our gallant son, Brigadier General Oo Bremer,

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who paid the ultimate price in service to our dear nation, Nigeria.

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His bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the peace and

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unity of our country will never be forgotten. He stood

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as a shield for the nation and a symbol of

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courage for generations to come. This tragic loss is not

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only a blow to the Nigerian Army, but a deep

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wound to Owen Land, Heado State and the nation at large.

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We are proud of his service. Even in grief, we

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extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the Nigerian Armed

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Forces and all who warn this hero. May the Almighty

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grant his sole eternal rest and give us all the

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strength to bear this irreparable loss. Rest on, brave son

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of Owen, Your sacrifice will forever speak, President Bola Ahmed

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to Nubu. In a condolence message issued through the Office

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of the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the President,

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BeO on Aanuga, said expressed deep sadness over the loss

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of the brave soldiers of the twenty nine Task Force

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Brigade Operation Haavankai, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack

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on their camp in Benichhet State. The President also expressed

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heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers,

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urging them to take heart in the face of the

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unfortunate loss. The Defense Headquarters confirmed the attack and the

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tragic loss of lives which occurred early Thursday, April ninth,

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twenty twenty six. President Tanubu praised the courage and heroism

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of the soldiers who fought valiantly to repel the terrorists

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and ensure that Boko Haram could not overrun the communities.

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The soldiers protect. While mourning the death of the gallant soldiers,

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President Tanubu urged the leadership of the Armed forces and

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all soldiers on the front line not to be discouraged,

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but to draw strength from the nation’s deep appreciation for

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their sacrifices. From the reports I have received, our armed

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forces have been conducting sustained intense land and air offensives

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against the insurgents, neutralizing many of their fighters and commanders.

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The insurgent’s counter attack is a sign of desperation. Extend

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my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers led

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by Brigadier General Assinniomo Bramer, who made the ultimate sacrifice

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in the defense of our country to day in Borno State.

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The government will never forget their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will

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not be in vain because of the courage and dedication

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of our troops on the front line. Are resolved to

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defeat terrorism and all forms of violence across Nigeria is

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stronger than ever. I urge the Military High Command and

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our troops in all theaters of operation, do not lose heart,

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do not be weary, do not be discouraged. Our offices

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and men should continue to serve with honor, courage and patriotism.

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The government will always stand by the armed forces, provide

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more of the equipment needed and insure the welfare of

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all who risk their lives for our safety. I urge

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Nigerians and the media to continue to support our military

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in their relentless battle against insurgency and banditry. We should

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desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops.

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These soldiers are our heroes, unforgettable and irreplaceable. My condolences

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also go to the government and people of Borno State.

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The federal government will continue to work with the state

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government to achieve total victory and lasting peace we had.

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On Thursday, reported that the Armed Forces of Nigeria AFN

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has insisted that Brigadier General Assini Bramer is alive after

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several reports indicated that the commander of the twenty nine

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Task Forced Brigade in Operation Haddenkai was left dead alongside

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several other Nigerian soldiers when the Islamic State of West

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Africa Province i SWOP launched a co ordinated multiple attacks

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on military bases at Pulka, backing Ruwer communities in Guoza

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local Government Area and Nandi and Beneeshet communities in the

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Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State between the hours

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of ten p m On Wednesday night and twelve a m.

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On Thursday early morning night, killing several numbers of Nigerian

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soldiers over ransom of the military bases. But the Nigeria

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Military Authority claimed that Brigadier General Asseini Bramer and his

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troops were able to repel the attackers at Benochet, saying

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the Brigadier General is alive and not dead as widely

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reported in some media platforms. In addition, the Nigerian Defense Headquarters,

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in a press statement issued a few hours ago by

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Major General Michael Onoger, admitted that some numbers of Nigerian

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soldiers were left dead during the attacks, but refused to

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state the total numbers of soldiers killed by the attackers. Accordingly,

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the army said, regrettably, the encounter resulted in the loss

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of a few brave and gallant soldiers who paid the

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supreme price in the line of duty qui