ISWAP TERRORISTS AMBUSH MILITARY CONVOY IN BORNO, KILL SOLDIERS, AND ABDUCT BRIGADIER-GENERAL IN UNPRECEDENTED ATTACK

Sahara Reporters has taken to its official X handle and announced that, tension gripped Borno State late Friday night as fighters suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly ambush on a Nigerian Army convoy, killing multiple soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in what security sources describe as a “highly coordinated and devastating assault.”

The insurgents, heavily armed and strategically positioned, struck the convoy with precision, leaving a trail of destruction, bloodshed, and panic across the northeastern corridor already plagued by years of insurgency.

In a chilling escalation that has sparked national concern, the terrorists reportedly abducted a serving Brigade Commander — a move analysts say marks a dark milestone in Nigeria’s war against extremism. If officially confirmed, this would be the first time a frontline General has been captured alive by terrorists since the insurgency began over a decade ago.

According to HumAngle, the attackers “ambushed a Nigerian military convoy, killing several soldiers and CJTF operatives. In an unprecedented escalation, the insurgents abducted a Brigade Commander alongside other troops.”

As of press time, the Nigerian Army has not released any official statement confirming the incident or the condition of the abducted personnel, leaving families and communities in agonising suspense.

Meanwhile, the wave of violence continues to send shockwaves across Borno.
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, expressed deep frustration over the resurgence of terror attacks in his constituency. Describing the latest killings as “painful, worrisome, and completely unacceptable,” he warned that rural communities are once again becoming soft targets for extremist groups.

The senator revealed that four farmers were brutally murdered while harvesting their crops in Kwam village near Dille community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The victims, he said, were attacked without provocation, underscoring a deteriorating security situation that has left many villages vulnerable despite years of military operations.

“I am deeply perturbed by these renewed attacks in some parts of my constituency,” Ndume lamented. “From the killing of farmers in Kwam, to the burning of a church and infrastructure in Pemi, and the reported invasion of Shikarkir community in Chibok, the terrorists appear emboldened.”

He criticised the inconsistent security presence in remote communities, warning that the absence of sustained military deployment is allowing insurgents to roam freely and carry out deadly operations with little to no resistance.

As the nation awaits an official briefing from the Nigerian Army, fears mount over what this latest ambush means for ongoing counterterrorism efforts and the morale of troops stationed across the Northeast. The abduction of a senior military officer, if verified, may signal a dangerous shift in the insurgents’ strategy — one that could have far-reaching implications for national security.