advertisementA major in the Nigerian Army has been murdered by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). According to The Cable, the dire incident occurred in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar LGA of Borno state. While eight officers later returned to base, 22 soldiers were initially unaccounted for, including the commanding officer. Only eight soldiers returned to base while 22 are unaccounted for, including the commander, a major,” the source told the aforementioned publication. However, another security source dismissed the claims, saying the officer was killed during the ambush and not abducted.