Jihadists launched an overnight assault on a military base in Benisheikh, northeast Nigeria, killing 18 troops, including Brigadier General O.O. Braimah. This incident marks the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months and occurs amidst a surge in violence across Nigeria's northern regions, with at least 90 people killed by gunmen in recent days. The attack, which saw jihadists overrun the base and torch vehicles, highlights the persistent threat from groups like Boko Haram and its splinter faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which have been active for 17 years. The Nigerian military stated they repelled the attackers, but acknowledged the loss of soldiers. Researchers have noted an increase in violence since 2025, with recent suicide bombings in Maiduguri and attacks in other states attributed to jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.