ISWAP fighters on Friday, November 14, tragically killed Brigadier General Musa Uba in an ambush in Borno State.
WITHIN NIGERIA learned that the senior military officer was leading a convoy operation alongside Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members when the attack occurred.
However, the Nigerian military had initially denied reports of Uba’s capture, but ISWAP, in a twist, claimed responsibility for the ambush and released photos showing the capture and execution of the brigadier general.
Following the confirmation of the sad demise of Brigadier Musa Uba, President Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians have described it as a tragic loss and hailed Uba’s courage and bravery.
12 things you probably did not know about Brigadier General Musa Uba, the Nigerian military officer who was executed by ISWAP
He was born on January 27, 1978, in Kano State
He earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Bayero University in Kano
He pursued postgraduate studies in public administration and strategic development studies
He had a sterling military career that spanned over two decades
He led several commanding troops in Borno
He was in charge of training at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College
He served as Director of Defense Information
He was a commander of the 25th Task Force Brigade
He led operations against ISWAP insurgents in Borno
Sadly, he died in an ISWAP ambush on Friday, November 14, 2025, while leading a convoy operation in Borno
He was captured and later executed in cold blood by the insurgents
He was a Nigerian military commander who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the war against insurgency