The Nigerian Military has denied social media stories claiming that the 25 Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. U. Uba, was kidnapped by insurgents.
The commander had led troops of the 25 Brigade Job Power on a routine patrol to safe communities round Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Native Authorities Space of Borno State.
Performing Director of Military Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, mentioned in an announcement on Saturday that the troops got here underneath sudden and heavy rebel hearth whereas coming back from a profitable patrol throughout the fringes of Sambisa Forest.
The military spokesperson mentioned the workforce courageously fought by means of the insurgents’ ambush with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray and to desert their mission.
She mentioned the workforce comprised troops of the 25 Job Power Brigade and members of the Civilian Joint Job Power (CJTF).
“In the course of the encounter, two courageous troopers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme value whereas on energetic service to the nation.
“The Military Headquarters additionally needs to debunk the pretend narrative going round some media platforms on-line alleging the kidnapping of the Brigade Commander.
“Most of the people is hereby suggested to ignore the pretend information relating to the incident whereas praying for the continual success of our gallant servicemenand ladies,” she mentioned.
Anele mentioned the Military Excessive Command has commiserated with the households and associates of the deceased for his or her heroic sacrifice to the nation and recommended the troops for his or her gallantry.
The Chief of Military Workers (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, saluted the “unusual bravery, resilience and sacrifice of the gallant troops who’ve continued to function in one of the harmful theatres of battle” on behalf of the nation.
Based on the COAS, their unflinching dedication, even within the face of grave hazard, stays a strong reminder of the day by day sacrifices made by our gallant service personnel to maintain Nigeria secure.
In different information, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigeria Military 6 Brigade, working underneath Operation LAFIYA NAKOWA and Sector 3 Operation Whirl-Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a suspected gun-runner in Taraba State.
The arrest was made throughout a raid on Shagada village in Namnai ward, Gassol Native Authorities Council of the state earlier at this time.
The suspect, recognized as Abdulmudallabi Audu, aged 25, was confirmed to have been apprehended in the course of the operation.
Based on an announcement signed by Lt Umar Muhammad, Performing Assistant Director, Military Public Relations, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, and fifty-three rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition from the suspect.
“The suspect and the recovered reveals are at the moment within the custody of the 6 Brigade Headquarters for additional investigation and doable prosecution,” the assertion learn.
The Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier-Normal Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, recommended the troops for his or her professionalism, vigilance and swift response to actionable intelligence.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s dedication to sustaining intensive operations throughout Taraba State to make sure peace, safety and the safety of law-abiding residents within the North-East and its environs.
