Militants say they executed captured Nigerian military commander, army denies capture

Islamic State group militants claim capture and execution of a Nigerian brigadier general

Militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province have claimed responsibility for capturing and executing a Nigerian brigadier general.

ISWAP Executes Nigerian Army Officer in Unprecedented Insurgency Escalation

Islamic State West Africa Province claimed it executed a senior Nigerian army officer after an ambush on a military convoy in Borno state. The army initially denied abduction reports, terming them as 'fake news.' The incident highlights the ongoing insurgency challenges faced by Nigerian forces.

Militants say they executed captured Nigerian military commander, army denies capture

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - Militants from Islamic State West Africa Province said on Monday they had executed a senior Nigerian army officer captured during a deadly ambush on a military convoy, in what would mark an unprecedented escalation in the 16-year insurgency. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Despite army’s claim, General Uba confirmed killed after ISWAP abduction

General Uba, the Brigade Commander of Damboa, has been confirmed killed by ISWAP terrorists after hours of being reported missing in the forest. According to military sources who released the information, the commander had earlier made a video saying he was fine. “He was okay,” they said, explaining that the video was recorded before his situation worsened. However, after several hours, he reportedly became disoriented while moving through the f…

ISWAP terrorists kill Army General captured in deadly Borno ambush

GistReel A senior Nigerian Army officer, Brigadier General M. Uba, has been killed in Borno State after Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters reportedly intercepted and tracked his location along the Damboa–Biu road. Security sources confirmed that the incident happened soon after the commander joined a joint air and ground mission that targeted insurgents in the area. How the incident unfolded Reports say the officer had contacted…

Battery only 31%” – Brig-Gen Uba’s final messages before troops lost contact revealed

Last message from the Brigade Commander of Damboa, Brig.-General Uba before he was killed by members of the Islamic State – West Africa Province, ISWAP has been revealed.Earlier reported that despite denial by the Nigerian Army, it was learnt on Monday that General Uba, was recently killed by ISWAP terrorists after hours of being reported missing in the forest.According to military sources, who released the information, the commander had earlier…