The Joint Task Force has warned the general public to be on security alert, as there are indications of the possibility of isolated attempts by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to exploit the festive period to carry out attacks against civilians.
A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, on Monday, noted that the strikes would employ the use of suicide bombers and IEDs, particularly in areas of high population concentration.
The warning comes as Muslim faithful are set to observe the 2026 Eid El Kabir celebration.
It, however, said it has deployed troops and surveillance, and that ISR assets have been fully activated to critical and vulnerable locations ahead of the Wednesday celebrations.
“Patrols have been intensified, and security forces are operating in close coordination with sister agencies, the CJTF, and community vigilance groups to forestall any threat and guarantee a secure festive period for all residents”, the statement added.
