A public commentary circulating on social media has accused an internal military leak and an online news platform of contributing to the death of Brigadier General M. Uba, the former Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, Borno State.
According to the account shared by Chris Ososa Asuelime, Brigadier General Uba reportedly sent his battlefield location via WhatsApp to a military command shortly before his death.
The message was allegedly leaked and later appeared on Sahara Reporters and across social media platforms, where it was said to have been accessed by terrorists. The late commander was subsequently tracked and killed.
The controversial allegation has sparked renewed questions about operational security failures within the military.
Asuelime questioned who within the military command leaked the sensitive WhatsApp message to the media and why Sahara Reporters published the information publicly.
He described the incident as an act of carelessness, sabotage and irresponsible journalism, arguing that it cost the nation a gallant senior officer in the fight against insurgency.
He called for a thorough investigation into the military command that received the original message and urged that any internal collaborators working with terrorists be identified and court-martialed.
Asuelime said repeated cases of sabotage within the ranks continue to undermine counter-terrorism operations.
He further urged the Federal Government to take legal action against Sahara Reporters for allegedly aiding terrorists through the publication of sensitive military details. According to him, the media must exercise greater responsibility in handling information with national security implications.
Asuelime also argued for stronger regulation of social media, claiming that its boundless nature poses an escalating risk to national stability. He warned that if its excesses are not curtailed urgently, it could become a threat to the nation’s cohesion.
The Nigerian Army has not officially responded to the allegations.
