Nigeria, April 10 -- President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of soldiers during a coordinated terrorist attack on a military formation in Benisheikh, Borno State, describing the fallen troops as unforgettable heroes.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked three military bases in Pulka, Mungono and Benisheikh where the commanding officer of 29 Task Force Brigade, Oseni Braimah, and other soldiers were reported killed on 9 April.

The Defence Headquarters confirmed the attack on Benisheikh, but said the midnight attack was repelled. Michael Onoja, defence spokesperson, explained that many soldiers were killed during the invasion. However, he was silent on the rep...