Borno: Brigade Commander leads troops back to base after Wajiroko terrorists’ ambush –Army Headquarters

*Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff salutes the uncommon bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of the gallant troops, who have continued to operate in Borno State, described as ‘one of the most dangerous theatres of conflict’ in the country

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, on routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko, in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, Northern Nigeria, came under a sudden and heavy insurgents fire after successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest.

The Nigerian Army said the patrol team, led by the Commander 25 Brigade Brigadier-General M. Uba, and comprised troops of 25 Task Force Brigade and members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) courageously fought through the insurgents’ ambush with superior fire power.

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Lieutenant-Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, who noted this Inna statement Saturday, November 15, 2025, disclosed the troops and the CJTF members forced the terrorists to withdraw in disarray, and abandon their mission.

Anele stated related that during the encounter, two brave soldiers and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme price while in active service to Nigeria.

Commending the troops for their gallantry, the statement also noted the Army high command commiserates with families and associates of the deceased gallants for their heroic sacrifice to the country.

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations stated: “The Army Headquarters also wishes to debunk the fake narrative going round some media platforms online alleging the abduction of the Brigade Commander.”

Lieutenant-Colonel Anele urged the general public to disregard the fake news regarding the incident, while praying for the continuous success of the gallant service men and women in the troubled North-East region.

The statement further noted Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army Medal, saluted the uncommon bravery, resilience and sacrifice of the gallant troops, who have continued to operate in one of the most dangerous theatres of conflict on behalf of Nigeria.

The Army stated: “Their unflinching commitment, even in the face of grave danger, remains a powerful reminder of the daily sacrifices being made by our gallant service men and women to keep Nigeria safe.”