BREAKING: ISWAP Terrorists Kill Missing Brigade Commander Hours After Army Claimed He Returned to Base

General Uba, the Brigade Commander of Damboa, has been confirmed killed by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, just hours after he was declared missing in the forest and earlier reported by the military to have safely returned to base.

Military sources disclosed that the commander, who went missing during an operation, had earlier recorded a video assuring troops and colleagues that he was in good condition. “He was okay,” one of the sources said, explaining that the video was made before his situation deteriorated.

According to the accounts, General Uba became disoriented while navigating the forest, prompting an intense search-and-rescue effort by both ground troops and air support units. At one point, he reportedly communicated that he was already heading back to base, raising hopes among soldiers that he would be found alive.

However, moments after media reports of his abduction went viral, ISWAP fighters reportedly re-captured him. His death was later confirmed by military insiders, though details of how he was killed remain sketchy.

The Nigerian Army had earlier stated that the officer had safely returned to base, a claim that has now drawn heavy scrutiny following the confirmation of his death. The incident has triggered questions among military observers and citizens about the transparency and welfare protocols surrounding frontline personnel.

General Uba’s killing marks yet another grim chapter in the ongoing insurgency in the Northeast, highlighting the persistent threat posed by ISWAP and the dangerous conditions faced by troops operating in the region.