Nigerians React As ISWAP Kill Brigadier General Uba After Army Denied His Abduction

A senior Nigerian Army officer, Brigadier General M. Uba, has been killed bythe Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

His death came not long after he took part in a coordinated air and ground assault against insurgents in Borno state.

The army has not issued a statement about Brigadier General Uba’s execution by the ISWAP fighters on Monday.

However, an earlier statement dismissed rumours that the general had been abducted, calling the reports false and warning the public against spreading unverified information.

On Friday, ISWAP fighters ambushed a military team along the Damboa–Wajiroko road in Borno.

It was gathered that the insurgents targeted troops and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members who were transporting military equipment.

During the exchange of gunfire, two CJTF members and two soldiers were killed, and the attackers also made away with at least 17 military motorcycles.

In a statement released on Saturday, army spokesperson Onyechi Anele denied Uba’s abduction, confirming that two soldiers and two CJTF operatives lost their lives in the clash.

Anele said the brigadier general battled the “insurgents ambush with superior fire power, forcing them to withdraw in disarray 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 their gallantry, the Army high command commiserates with families and associates of the deceased gallants 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.”

Despite the army’s reassurance, ISWAP released its own statement through its Amaq media channel, claiming responsibility for the ambush.

The terrorist group alleged that it had captured the brigade commander, interrogated him, and later executed him.

According to PRNigeria, the general had earlier contacted his superiors to confirm that he was safe and regrouping with his men after the operation.

However, his communication may have unintentionally revealed his location.

General Uba was later captured, questioned briefly, and killed by the insurgents.

The development has triggered widespread outrage among Nigerians on social media.

See some reactions below:

A whole Nigerian Army General was executed by terrorists on Friday ???

Yet yhe army and APC handles said it was fake and that the general had returned to the army base.

Brigadier-General M. Uba was really executed. This is heartbreaking! We live in a simulation. pic.twitter.com/OUR3zCd3qU

— Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) November 17, 2025

If Nigerian government can deny and downplay the killing of a Brigadier General by terrorists, why do you think they can't deny and downplay the Christian Genocide going on in Nigeria. https://t.co/otaadO2CgM pic.twitter.com/B62yi7YYsb

— Benkingsley Nwashara (@Benking443) November 17, 2025

Few days ago, ISWAP a faction of Boko Haram, attacked a military convoy killing 4 soldiers and capturing a brigadier general. Brig Gen Mohammed Uba.

The Nigerian army denied the story stating the general returned safe. However the general did not return safe. He initially… pic.twitter.com/eg0PzyluW5

— OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 (@OurFavOnlineDoc) November 17, 2025

A Brigadier General is dead and was killed on Live TV by Terrorist.

The National Security Adviser still has not been sacked?

Allegedly Nuhu Ribadu is your incoming president in 2031 and to reach that goal Tinubu must win 2027 through him.

They don't care about your security.

— Politrician (@Franeb) November 17, 2025

Did you Know that a Brigadier General was recently Captured and Slaughtered like a common Chicken and the Nigerian Army denied it until Terrørists released Evidence? Why does the Army always Lie, Why?💔🥹

— Engr Shaibu (@engr_shaibu_) November 17, 2025

Just think about this whole thing again:
ISWAP kidnaps a Nigerian brigadier general.

The general escapes.
ISWAP terrorists starts looking for him.

The general contacts Nigerian Army.
The Nigerian Army sends aircraft.

Guess what happens next???
Just take a wild wonderful guess.…

— OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 (@OurFavOnlineDoc) November 18, 2025

ISWAP fighters ambushed a Nigerian military convoy, killed several soldiers and captured a Brigadier-General.

The Nigerian Army 'debunked' it.

ISWAP released a statement confirming the execution of Brigadier-General M. Uba.

This country is well sat on a keg of gunpowder. pic.twitter.com/mZsO8KSynH

— 👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 (@UnkleAyo) November 17, 2025

A whole brigadier general of the Nigerian army got abducted and killed by terrorists.

The federal government is quiet

The mainstream media outlets are quiet

The Nigerian Army is quiet

It feels like the death of a chicken, this is a disgraced country that does not value…

— Chief Njoku (@NemeremNjoku) November 17, 2025

As you read this news with dismay, note the following points:

1. The military denied their own and debunked the news that Brigadier General UBA was captured.

2. The terrorists sign peace deals on the same tables with members of the military, police and community heads.

3.… https://t.co/RiM0OBJQzk

— Chief UC Maxwell, SAL 𓃵 (@UkomahM) November 17, 2025

A Brigadier General was captured and slaughtered like ram and there is no official statement from the institution he laid down his life for?
The President of the country has not issued a statement
Nothing from Defense Minister
Nothing from NSA

A GENERAL!
A Serving GENERAL!!!

— 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑵𝑶𝑾 🇨🇮 (@GeneralSnow_) November 17, 2025

A Brigadier General getting ambushed, captured, tortured and killed by terrorists should be enough to get the president to give an emergency address to the nation.

This should go without saying.

— Bishop B (@Banjo_Dr) November 18, 2025

KanyiDaily also reported how ISWAP executed seven civilian JTF and huntera in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.