The Nigerian Army has confirmed losing a Lieutenant Colonel and other soldiers in recent attacks in Borno State, describing the deceased as ‘brave heroes’.A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the Commanding Officer, 202 Tank Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko, and a few other valiant soldiers paid the supreme price during battle with terrorists on October 17, 2025.The incident happened when Boko Haram terrorists attacked military settlement around Kashimri general area of Bama local government area of Borno State.She asked members of the public and the media to refrain from sharing or publishing images of personnel who have paid the supreme price during operations generally until their next of kin may have been duly informed.She said the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun fight and neutralised several, while others suffered injuries. They however lost Lieutenant Colonel Paiko, and a few other valiant soldiers.