Nigerian Security Agencies Heighten Measures Against Boko Haram

In response to intelligence reports indicating a potential attack by Boko Haram and its affiliates, Nigerian security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, and Nigerian Correctional Service, have intensified security measures across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A memo dated April 13, 2026, signed by Timi Bomodi, Deputy Comptroller General in charge of enforcement, highlighted the threat to critical infrastructure such as Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and Kuje Custodial Centre.

Security analysts noted that similar plots had previously led to attacks in neighboring Niger Republic. The Nigerian Immigration Service has increased monitoring at its facilities, while spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi expressed confidence in the agencies' ability to respond effectively to the threat.

Additionally, 744 former insurgent victims have graduated from a federal government de-radicalization program aimed at addressing the root causes of insurgency, as described by Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyed.