ISWAP claims Borno ambush, says it killed brigadier general despite army denial

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 17/11/2025
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 (…)
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