The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that a Brigade Commander was abducted during an ambush in Wajiroko, Borno State.
In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the Army confirmed that troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade on a routine patrol around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area, came under sudden, heavy fire from terrorists while returning from a successful mission within the fringes of the Sambisa Forest.
The patrol team, led by the Commander 25 Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba, alongside operatives of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), fought fiercely and broke through the ambush with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray and abandoning their mission.
Unfortunately, the Army disclosed that two soldiers and two CJTF members paid the supreme price during the encounter. The Army high command condoled with the families of the fallen heroes, describing their sacrifice as noble and patriotic.
The statement urged members of the public to disregard the false report of the commander’s abduction and continue to support the efforts of troops battling insurgency.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, commended the bravery and resilience of the troops, noting that their commitment—even in the face of grave danger—reflects the unwavering dedication of Nigeria’s armed forces to safeguarding the nation.
He reaffirmed the Army’s determination to sustain pressure on terrorists until peace and stability are fully restored.
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