Army Addresses Boko Haram Attack Alert

The Nigerian Army has rejected a security alert circulating on social media which claimed that Boko Haram and ISWAP were planning coordinated attacks on schools, churches, mosques, NYSC orientation camps and other public facilities across the country.

Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the document did not originate from the Nigerian Army and should not be regarded as an official security alert.

The purported document, which was widely circulated online, claimed that Boko Haram was mobilising fighters and resources for attacks across parts of the North-East, North-West, North-Central and South-West.

It also listed primary and secondary schools, Catholic and Protestant churches, mosques, NYSC orientation camps and other public institutions as possible targets. The document further alleged that suspected ISWAP operatives were conducting surveillance of selected locations with the assistance of local collaborators.

The message linked the alleged attacks to the resumption of the 2026/2027 academic session and claimed that armed fighters had moved from Katsina through Kaduna towards Plateau State.

However, the Army said it had no record of issuing such an alert and described the circulating document as unverified information capable of causing unnecessary fear and tension.

Anele said the Army was aware of the document and had increased vigilance across its formations and commands. She assured the public that security personnel were taking necessary measures to protect vulnerable locations and prevent attacks.

The Army therefore urged Nigerians to disregard the purported alert and avoid spreading unverified security information. It also advised members of the public to rely on official channels for credible information concerning security threats.