The Nigerian Army has described as fake, the report making the round that the Commander, 25 Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba, has been abducted by terrorists during an ambush.
The denial of the report is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele.
The statement reads: “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.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, 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. Their unflinching commitment, even in the face of grave danger, remains a powerful reminder of the daily sacrifices being made by our gallant service men and women to keep Nigeria safe.”
Anele disclosed that troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, 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. Uba and comprised troops of 25 Task Force Brigade and members of Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, she said, courageously fought through the insurgents ambush with superior fire power, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and to abandon their mission.
During the encounter, she stated, two brave soldiers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme price while on active service to the nation.
She said while commending the troops for their gallantry, the Army high command commiserated with families and associates of the deceased gallants for their heroic sacrifice to the nation.
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