By Sandra Kenneth
The Nigerian Army has launched an internal investigation following the leak of a classified intelligence report from the Department of State Services (DSS) warning of impending insurgent attacks across parts of Adamawa and Borno states.
Senior officers at the 232 Battalion in Yola, Adamawa State, are leading the probe to identify personnel responsible for circulating the confidential security memo, which was meant to privately alert troops to potential threats by suspected Boko Haram fighters and bandits.
A security source familiar with the situation confirmed that the document had been formally logged at the battalion before being compromised.
“If you see the document, it was already punched in the registry of the 232 Battalion,” the source said under condition of anonymity. “It was after that an officer snapped it and sent it out to whoever he or she wanted for reasons best known to the person.”
The source expressed concern that the unauthorized release had caused unnecessary panic among local populations, noting that the intelligence was intended to allow security forces to quietly prepare without alarming the public.
Another military officer described the leak as a serious act of sabotage that compromises operational security.
“There is nothing that can stop us from fishing out those behind the leaked document,” the officer stated. “We must fish out the bad eggs among us. Nigeria’s national security cannot be compromised for personal selfish interest.”
Details of the Leaked Intelligence
The intelligence report, dated July 27, 2026, was addressed to the Commander of the 23 Armoured Brigade in Yola.
According to the memo, the DSS warned of coordinated insurgent attacks targeting Michika Local Government Area in Adamawa State and Askira Uba Local Government Area in Borno State, following a collapse in ceasefire arrangements.
The report highlighted plans by terrorist groups to execute high-profile abductions targeting local leaders, including top government officials, councilors, religious leaders, and the District Head of Michika alongside his son.
The intelligence added that terror cells had already deployed surveillance units to monitor target locations ahead of the planned strikes.
To counter the threat, the DSS advised the Nigerian Army to step up joint operations with local hunters and forest guards to secure vulnerable communities and preempt potential attacks.
