The Islamic State West Africa Province has confirmed the execution of Brigade Commander M Uba, publishing interrogation photos hours after the Nigerian Army declared him safe from an ambush, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
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ISWAP published photos in its Amaq newsletter showing the captured general before and after his abduction.
The army had earlier denied the kidnapping, calling reports a “fake narrative” and confirming only four personnel deaths.
The terror group claimed it tracked and captured Uba on Saturday after he escaped the initial ambush near the Sambisa Forest.
ISWAP stated it interrogated and executed the general on the spot, taunting the army’s “miserable security failure.”
Security sources suggest insecure military communications may have enabled the tracking and capture.
This represents the first time ISWAP has executed an officer of such high rank in the conflict.
The army has yet to comment on ISWAP’s execution claims despite earlier denials.
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Sources: Premium Times, PRNigeria