The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the execution of Brigadier General M. Uba, a senior Nigerian army officer, after capturing him in a deadly ambush on a military convoy in Borno state. The convoy was returning from a patrol near Wajiroko village when it came under attack, resulting in the deaths of four military personnel.
ISWAP released a statement on its Amaq propaganda channel, claiming to have executed General Uba after interrogation. The Nigerian Army had initially denied reports of the general’s abduction, labeling them “fake news
This incident highlights the ongoing insurgency in northeastern Nigeria, with Borno state remaining a key hotspot. Despite military efforts, insurgents have repeatedly overrun army bases and communities, raising concerns about the safety of troops and counter-insurgency operations
