Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters said they have killed M. Uba, a brigadier general, following the ambush of a convoy of soldiers and operatives of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Borno state.
The terrorists ambushed the troops on Friday at Damboa Road
along Wajiroko in Borno when they were transporting some military equipment.
The ISWAP fighters reportedly opened fire on the military
convoy along the road — an incident that led to a gun duel between the troops
and the insurgents.
At least 17 military motorcycles were seized by the ISWAP
fighters, while two CJTF operatives and two soldiers were killed during the gun
battle.
Following the ambush, there were reports that Uba had been
abducted by the insurgents.
However, Onyechi Anele, the army spokesperson, denied the
reports on Saturday, insisting that the brigadier general battled the
“insurgents’ ambush with superior firepower,” forcing them to withdraw in
disarray and abandon their mission.
She said Uba led the troops back to the military base,
adding that during the gun duel, two CJTF operatives and two soldiers were
killed.
Uba was also reported to have released a video statement,
confirming he was alive, unharmed, and fully in command.
However, Reuters reports that the terrorist group has
executed the military general after he was captured.
Reuters, quoting a statement posted on its Amaq propaganda
channel, said ISWAP claimed responsibility for the ambush.
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