ISWAP Ambush: 25 Brigade Commander Reportedly Killed Despite Army Denial
Brigadier General U. Uba, Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, has reportedly been killed by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), following a violent ambush in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed that the senior officer had earlier recorded a short video confirming he was safe […]
Army Confirms Ambush on Troops in Borno, Denies Kidnap of Brigade Commander
The Nigerian Army has acknowledged an ambush on troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Borno State, confirming the deaths of four security personnel but dismissing reports that a senior commander was abducted during the attack. In a statement released on Friday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Major Appolonia Anele, said the […]
Over 200 Killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Battle for Lake Chad
A brutal confrontation between rival jihadist groups erupted along the shores of Lake Chad on Sunday, resulting in one of the deadliest internecine battles in recent years between Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Intelligence officials, local militia leaders and militant-sources confirm that over 200 fighters were killed in the fight. The […]
Boko Haram Kills Nigerian Army Commander, Several Soldiers in Borno Ambush
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a senior commanding officer and several troops following a deadly ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. In an official statement released Monday, military authorities acknowledged the loss of personnel during a recent counter-insurgency operation in the volatile northeastern region. Although the Army did not […]
Nigerian Army confirms 4 soldiers killed in Ngamdu Ambush, Vows Retaliation
The Nigerian Army has officially confirmed that four of its soldiers were killed in a recent insurgent attack in the Ngamdu area, in what security sources describe as a coordinated ambush. Details of the Attack According to defense authorities, the soldiers fell victim to a surprise assault while on patrol duties in the volatile Ngamdu […]