Archive · 17 Nov 2025
ISWAP Claims Execution of Nigerian Army Commander, Army Denies
A group called ISWAP said they ambushed a military car in Nigeria and captured and killed a top army leader named Brigadier-General M. Uba.
They even said they questioned him first.
However, the Nigerian Army says this is not true and that the general was not captured.
This is happening in Borno state, where the army has been fighting ISWAP and other groups for a long time.
Recently, these groups have been attacking more, making people worried about the soldiers.
Militants from Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) claimed to have executed Nigerian army commander Brigadier-General M. Uba.
The Nigerian Army has denied reports of Brigadier-General M. Uba's capture and execution, labeling them as 'fake news'.
ISWAP claimed responsibility for an ambush on a military convoy led by the general near Wajiroko village in Borno state.
The ambush on the convoy returning from patrol occurred late on Friday.
Borno state is the main area of conflict in Nigeria's ongoing 16-year insurgency against groups like ISWAP.
- Who
- Militants from Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and the Nigerian Army
- What
- ISWAP claimed to have executed a captured Nigerian army commander, Brigadier-General M. Uba, following an ambush on his convoy. The Nigerian Army denies that the commander was captured or executed.
- When
- The ambush occurred late on Friday; the claim by ISWAP was made on Monday.
- Where
- Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, near Wajiroko village.
- Why
- ISWAP is engaged in a 16-year insurgency against the Nigerian government and army, with Borno state being the epicentre.
ISWAP's Claim
Nigerian Army's Stance
Capture and Execution of Brigadier-General M. Uba
ISWAP's Claim
ISWAP claimed responsibility for the ambush and stated they captured and executed Brigadier-General M. Uba after an interrogation.
Nigerian Army's Stance
The Nigerian Army denied reports of Uba's abduction, calling them 'fake news' and urging the public to disregard unverified claims.
- Group claiming execution
- Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)
- Military officer claimed captured and executed
- Brigadier-General M. Uba
- Unit of Brigadier-General M. Uba
- 25 Task Force Brigade
- Location of ambush
- Near Wajiroko village, Borno state
- Time of ambush
- Late on Friday
- Army's response to capture claim
- Denied and called 'fake news'
- Duration of insurgency
- 16-year