The Nigerian Army has denied social media reports claiming that the 25 Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. U. Uba, was kidnapped by insurgents.

The commander had led troops of the 25 Brigade Task Force on a routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, said in a statement on Saturday that the troops came under sudden and heavy insurgent fire w

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