The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Borno State were ambushed by terrorists around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area.
Dawn Herald reported that the attack resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). However, the Army categorically denied the media reports that the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General M. Uba, was kidnapped during the encounter, stating he fought through the ambush and returned to base safely.
The troops, led by the Commander of the 25 Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba, were on a routine patrol to secure communities and were returning from a successful mission in Sambisa forest when they were ambushed by what the Army described as a sudden and heavy insurgents fire.
According to the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, the patrol team courageously fought through the insurgents ambush with superior fire power, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and to abandon their mission.
During the encounter two brave soldiers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme price while on active service to the nation – Anele.
Anele directly addressed the viral reports of the abduction of the commander, urging the public to disregard the false narrative;
The Army Headquarters also wishes to debunk the fake narrative going round some media platforms online alleging the abduction of the Brigade Commander. The general public is hereby advised to disregard the fake news
The Nigerian Army emphasizes the gallantry of the troops, claiming the ambush was successfully repelled with superior firepower, forcing the insurgents to withdraw.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, offered condolences to the families of the deceased and saluted the troops for their bravery.
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