Allah you Need to Know About Late Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Brimah

Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, born February 22, 1977 was a brilliant, smart and Courageous Nigerian Army Infantry Officer. He hailed from Edo state.

In September 1988, he gained admission at Command Secondary School Kaduna, then graduated in June 1994.

Oseni Braimah, enrolled at the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1995, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant on September 2000, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Art Degree in History.

He was then posted to his unit as a young infantry officer. He rose through the ranks attaining various posting and commands.

He earned a Master’s degree in National Security Management and War Studies from the National Defence University in Islamabad, Pakistan.

He attended Benue State University and received a Master of Arts in International Relations and Strategic Studies. (2004 – 2006)

Master of Arts in Defence Studies from King’s College in London (2016 -2017)

Earned a Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management from the Chartered Management Institute.

Military Career as a senior officer:

Military Observer for the United Nations.
(2011 – 2012)

Armed Forces Command and staff college Jaji
(2012 – 2013) passed with distinction (psc+)

Deputy Chief of Staff, Headquarters Guards Brigade, Abuja. (Jan 2014 – Dec 2014)

Commanding Officer, 7 Guards Battalion, Lungi Barracks, Abuja. (Dec 2014 – Oct 2015)

Directing staff, Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Kaduna.
(Oct 2015 – Dec 2018)

Chief Instructor, Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, Kaduna.
(Dec 2018 – Dec 2019)

Chief J3 (DCOS G3) at the headquarters, Operation Hadin Kai in the North East.
(Dec 2019 to May 2021)

Defence Adviser, Nigeria High Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan. (May 2021- Aug 2024)

Chief of Staff, 6th Division Nigerian Army Headquarters, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
(Sept 2024 – Mar 2025)

Brigade Commander, 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters, Benisheikh.
(March 2025 – April 9 2026)

Exceptional Courage and Death:

In the early hours of April 9, 2026, a coordinated terrorist attack occurred at the 29th Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area, Borno State.

The attack began at 12:30 a.m, when ISWAP members attempted to breach the defensive line using explosives and heavy gunfire. Braimah directed the counter-offensive with exceptional courage, professionalism, and firepower.

The forces successfully repelled the attackers, forcing them to retreat. However, the conflict killed the brigade commander, his second-in-command, the brigade imam, and 17 other soldiers.

Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, was killed in active duty on April 9, 2026

Legacy:

Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, left behind a legacy of dedicated service, intellectual depth, frontline leadership, and selfless sacrifice in the Nigerian Army. He served for 26 years and embodied the ideal of a “scholar-soldier” who combined operational expertise with advanced education and diplomatic experience.

Oseni Omoh was a proud alumnus of Command Secondary School Kaduna. His classmates and schoolmates remember him fondly as a fine, sharp, humble and confident man with an outstanding character.

To many, his towering height and calm composure were his most striking features.
His time at Command Secondary School, Kaduna, laid a strong foundation for his later achievements.

Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah embodied the qualities of a seasoned officer who gave his life to defend his country.