Security concerns have increased in parts of Adamawa and Borno states after an intelligence alert warned of planned Boko Haram attacks in Michika and Askira Uba local government areas.
The alert, said to be from the Department of State Services (DSS), stated that the insurgents were planning coordinated attacks after a reported breakdown of a ceasefire with the two state governments.
The intelligence message, dated July 27, 2026, was sent to the Brigade Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 23 Armoured Brigade in Yola, Adamawa State.
The document, with reference number 0.211/3827, was said to be signed for the Adamawa State Director of Security by Ben Osifor.
The intelligence report claimed that Boko Haram fighters were planning attacks in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State and Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
“Intelligence has revealed plans by Boko Haram terrorists to carry out major operations around Michika LGA and Askira Uba LGA in Adamawa and Borno states, respectively, to register the collapse of ceasefire agreement with the state governments,” the document stated.
The reported threat has heightened concerns over renewed insurgent activities in communities across the North-East.
“The terrorists planned to abduct high government officials, councillors, district heads, pastors and locals residing in the LGAs,” the report read.
It added that the district head of Michika and his son were among the alleged targets.
“Furthermore, the terrorist elements are targeting to kidnap the district head of Michika alongside his son, who stays in his residence,” it stated.
Reports say the DSS alert claimed that insurgents planned to kidnap government officials, councillors, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other residents during the planned attacks.
The intelligence report also said the insurgents had sent out teams to watch the affected areas before the planned attacks.
“Already, the terrorists have deployed surveillance team in preparation for the planned attack,” it added.
Details of the alleged ceasefire arrangement and the circumstances surrounding its reported collapse were not provided in the document.
The agency urged military personnel and local security volunteers to strengthen security across the threatened communities.
It advised troops to work with forest guards and hunters to prevent the planned attacks.
“In view therefore, it is advised that troops, in collaboration with forest guards and hunters, beef up security measures around the LGA, with a view to preventing the planned operations by the terrorists,” the report stated.