By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, confirmed the death of two soldiers and two members of Civilian Joint Task Force CJTF in Damboa Local Council of Borno state .
The deaths occurred when troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade were ambushed and attacked by terrorists while on a routine patrol to secure communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government of Borno State.
A statement from the Nigerian Army Headquarters, also, debunked reports of the abduction of the Commander of the 25 Force Brigade Brigadier General M Uba by the terrorists.
According to the statement, troops were able to fight back after coming under a sudden and heavy fire while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of the dreaded Sambisa Forest.
The patrol team, compromising troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade and members of the CJTF fought back courageously through the ambushing insurgents” with superior firepower, forcing them (terrorists) to withdraw in disarray and to abandon their mission”
“However, during the encounter, two brave soldiers, and two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme price, while on active service to the nation'” the Army stated.
This is as the Military High Command while lauding the troops for their resilience and gallantry commiserated with the families , relations and friends of the fallen heroes.
The Army authorities urged the public to disregard false and misleading information suggesting that the Commander of the Task Force Brigade was captured and taken away by the insurgents.
“The general public is hereby advised to disregard the fake news regarding the incident while praying for the continuous success of our gallant service men and women.
“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” the Army authorities stated.
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