The warning was contained in an intelligence communication dated July 27, 2026, and addressed to the Brigade Commander of the 23 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, Yola, Adamawa State.

Fresh fears have emerged in parts of Adamawa and Borno states following an intelligence alert by the Department of State Services (DSS) warning that Boko Haram terrorists are planning major operations in Michika and Askira Uba local government areas after the reported collapse of a ceasefire arrangement with the two state governments.

The warning was contained in an intelligence communication dated July 27, 2026, and addressed to the Brigade Commander of the 23 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, Yola, Adamawa State.

The document, referenced 0.211/3827, was signed on behalf of the Adamawa State Director of Security by Ben Osifor.

According to the DSS, intelligence indicates that the insurgents intend to launch coordinated attacks in the affected areas.