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Tinubu Confirms Death of Brigar General Uba, Vows Action on Kebbi Schoolgirl Abduction

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President Bola Tinubu has officially acknowledged the tragic death of Brigar General Musa Uba, commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade, who was ed in a deadly ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants.

The occurred on Friday, November 14, along the Damboa-Biu road in Borno State. General Uba was leading a joint operation involving military personnel and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) when their convoy came under heavy fire. Initial reports indicate that two solrs and two CJTF operatives were ed on the spot. Though Uba initially escaped, he was later captured and ed following an unsuccessful rescue attempt by the military’s air unit.

While the Nigerian Armed Forces have yet to release an official statement, President Tinubu confirmed the loss in a message conveyed by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The president expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the military, praising Uba and his team for their sacrifice in the fight against insurgency.

“President Tinubu also sent his condolences to the military over the death of the gallant solrs and Brigar General Musa Uba, who paid the ultimate price while on active duty fighting insurgents in Borno state,” the statement read.

In the same release, Tinubu addressed another troubling development the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State. He assured the affected families and the nation that the government is fully committed to securing the girls’ safe return and intensifying efforts to combat insecurity.

The twin trages underscore the persistent threat of terrorism and kidnapping in Nigeria, as well as the urgent need for coordinated national response.

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8 Comments

  • I wonder if Tinubu will actually take decisive action this time or if its just empty promises again. Time will tell.

  • I find it hard to believe Tinubus promises. Will action be taken, or is this just empty talk? Time will tell.

  • Do you think Tinubu will actually take action on the Kebbi schoolgirl abduction or is it just talk? Curious to hear your thoughts.

  • I wonder if Tinubus action on the Kebbi schoolgirl abduction will bring real ce or just more empty promises.

  • Im not sure if Tinubus vow for action will actually lead to any meaningful ce. Politicians make promises all the time.

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