In spite of army’s denial, Brigade Commander of Damboa, Brigadier General M. Uba, has now been confirmed killed at the hands of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists after he was reported missing in the forest for several hours.
ISWAP militants ambushed his Nigerian army convoy near Wajiroko village in Borno State on November 15, 2025
According to Daily Post, military sources who released the information, said 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.
But, after several hours, he reportedly became disoriented while moving through the forest.
Troops on the ground and air teams made multiple attempts to rescue him.
The commander had told them he was already on his way back to base, raising hopes of a quick recovery.
But reports say, he was later re-captured by the terrorists following viral news of his abduction, and his death was confirmed afterward.
The army had earlier claimed that he had returned to base. His death has now raised critical questions about the sincerity of the military regard the welfare of their men in the front.