Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Friday night ambushed a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State, abducting a serving general and killing several soldiers including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), HumAngle is reporting.

The general reportedly kidnapped is a brigade commander and was said to be leading the troops.

If confirmed, the news platform, which specifically focuses on conflict and humanitarian crises, says "this would be the first recorded instance of any extremist group in Nigeria capturing a serving General directly from the frontline."

Although insurgents have killed high ranking military officers as recently seen here, and here, news about abduction of such offic...