Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- The tragic and untimely death of Brigadier General Musa Uba, commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, Borno State, in the hands of ISWAP terrorists, is more than a national loss - it is a sobering reminder of the dangerous intersection between modern warfare and the digital public square.

His murder underscores an uncomfortable truth: in today's world, the misuse of social media can be as lethal as the bullets on the battlefield.

We now live in a hyperconnected era in which information travels faster than sound. Social media has collapsed the boundaries of distance, enabling millions to access, share, and amplify information in real time. For militaries worldwide - including Nigeria's - these platforms serve...