00:00Nigerian Army Authority has confirmed the killing of four persons with the inclusion of two soldiers and two civilian JTF when members of the Islamic State West Africa province eyeswap terrorists on Friday evening ambushed a brigade of Nigeria Army, personally led by the brigade commander, Brigadier General M. Ubar around Wajiroko community in Azir Malte area of Damboa local government area of Borno State, which, according to Hugh Mangle News Media,
00:29the I-swap terrorists opened fire on a convoy of several military and civilian joint task force vehicles, causing the brigade of the armed forces of Nigeria an apparent full destabilization, leading to the Brigadier General missing in action for several hours but started responding to WhatsApp messages few moments later, but, the Nigerian Army Authority insisted that the Brigadier General and the commander of the 25 task force brigade personally led the Nigerian Army troops,
00:59back to base, after an apparent failed attempt to rescue communities that are probably still under terrorists control in the areas close to Sambisa Forest. According to Lieutenant Colonel Apollonia Annal, the acting director of the Nigerian Army Public Relations,
01:15in a statement issued on Saturday, troops of 25 task force brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Malte, Damboa local government area of Borno State, came under a sudden and heavy insurgents fire while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest. The patrol team which was led by the commander, 25 brigade Brigadier General M. Ubar and comprised troops of 25 task force brigade,
01:43and members of civilian joint task force, CJTF courageously fought through the insurgents ambush with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disree 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. While commending the troops for the gallantry, the Army High Command commiserates with families and associates of the deceased
02:13gallants for their heroic sacrifice for their heroic sacrifice to the nation. 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 regarding the incident while praying for the continuous success of our gallant service men and women.
02:35The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Whitey Shabu, Nigerian Army Medal, salutes the uncommon bravery, resilience and sacrifice of the gallant troops who have continued to operate in one of the most dangerous theatres of conflict on behalf of our dear nation.
02:51Their unflinching commitment, even in the face of grave danger, remains a powerful reminder of the daily sacrifices being made by our gallant servicemen and women to keep Nigeria safe.
03:03Hugh Mangle in its news publication had reported that an attack from members of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, occurred around 5 p.m. yesterday near Sibongari in Damboa local government area, Orno State, northeastern Nigeria.
03:21The terrorists, concealed along the route, opened fire on a mixed convoy of soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, killing two soldiers and two CJTF personnel.
03:35A CJTF member stationed in Inzula, close to the attack site, told Hugh Mangle that the convoy was moving in the direction of Bongri when it was intercepted.
03:45It was on the Buu Road, he said, requesting anonymity for safety reasons.
03:50The convoy consisted of the military and members of the CJTF.
03:55A resident of Damboa, familiar with the movement of the convoy, said it departed the town around 2 p.m. with two Hilux vehicles, two armored personnel carriers, and several motorcycles.
04:08The terrorists killed two soldiers and two CJTF, he said.
04:13They also took away some motorcycles.
04:16Reinforcement later left Damboa, two Hilux and two armored vehicles, when the incident happened.
04:23However, the most alarming development is the disappearance of a brigade commander who was part of the operation.
04:30A senior CJTF member in Damboa, who witnessed the convoy's departure, confirmed the situation.
04:37We don't know where he is at the moment, but he responds to WhatsApp messages.
04:42The commander was able to return on foot after missing for several hours in what is being described as an escape from the attackers.
04:50This is the first time since the start of Nigeria's counterinsurgency campaign that a serving general directly engaged on the front line went missing for a while in an ambush.
05:01The development raises concerns about the sophistication of recent ISWAP attacks and the increasing risks faced by senior officers deployed to volatile areas.
05:11Damboa and surrounding communities have seen repeated insurgent attacks in recent months, including assaults on patrol teams, ambushes along rural roads, and raids on farming settlements.
05:23Residents say the attack underscores the persistent insecurity along major roads despite years of military presence.
05:30We were unable to obtain responses from the Nigerian military at the time of press.
05:36They had also not issued an official statement.
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