Juba (Sniper) Biography: Age, Identity, Kills, Iraq War, Wikipedia

Juba, sometimes spelled Joba, is the pseudonym of an anonymous sniper associated with the Sunni insurgent group Islamic Army in Iraq (IAI) during the Iraqi insurgency (2003–2011).

Known as the “Baghdad Sniper,” Juba gained notoriety through propaganda videos released between 2005 and 2008, showcasing attacks on U.S. and coalition forces.

Profile

• Full Name: Juba
• Stage Name: Juba
• Born: 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Iraq
• Nationality: Iraqi
• Occupation: Sniper, Insurgent
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life and Education

Juba was born in 1978 in Al-Nukhib, Iraq, to a Sunni Muslim family in Iraq.

Growing up during Iraq’s turbulent post-Gulf War era, Juba likely experienced the socio-political unrest that fueled the insurgency.

No details about parents, siblings, or schooling are documented, as Juba’s anonymity was a hallmark of the persona.

Speculation about training suggests influence from manuals like The Ultimate Sniper by U.S. Army Major John Plaster, referenced in IAI videos, indicating possible self-taught or informal sniper training.

Career

Juba emerged during the Iraqi insurgency (2003–2011), operating primarily in Baghdad and Sunni-dominated areas like Al Anbar province as a sniper for the Islamic Army in Iraq (IAI).

Active between 2005 and 2008, Juba’s fame stemmed from propaganda videos released by IAI, showing sniper attacks on U.S. and coalition forces.

The first video, circulated in November 2005, depicted American soldiers being shot, with a voice claiming, “I have nine bullets… I am going to kill nine soldiers”.

A second video in 2006, released in western Baghdad, featured an interview with an alleged IAI sniper commander and showed Juba marking a tally of 37 kills on a wall, alongside clips of soldiers being shot with nasheeds (Islamic chants) in the background.

Juba’s tactics involved targeting soldiers at checkpoints or in Humvee turrets, aiming for gaps in body armor (e.g., lower spine, ribs, or above the chest) at ranges from a few hundred meters to approximately 1,000 meters.

The videos suggest use of a Dragunov sniper rifle, though some speculate locally produced Tabuk or PSL rifles, or even captured U.S. weapons, explaining inconsistent marksmanship.

Juba reportedly used vehicles like vans with soundproofing to conceal shots, enhancing his elusiveness.

The claimed 37 kills are debated, with some sources inflating the count to 600–700, though not all are verified, and U.S. military intelligence dismissed Juba as a possible psy-op to demoralize troops.

Speculation persists that Juba was multiple snipers under one pseudonym, supported by inconsistent shooting accuracy and varied weaponry.

Social Media

• Juba does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Juba’s personal life, including real name, family, relationships, or physical attributes like height or weight are unknown.

The pseudonym and anonymity were central to Juba’s mystique, likely a deliberate choice to evade U.S. military pursuit, which employed “boomerang” gunshot detection systems.

Net Worth

Juba’s net worth is unknown, as no financial records exist for an anonymous insurgent.

Insurgent activities typically do not involve personal wealth accumulation, and Juba’s operations were likely funded by IAI or related groups.