Terrorists, Informants Spying on Schools and Other Targets — Police
Security agencies raise surveillance around schools, NYSC camps and other vulnerable locations ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session.
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a nationwide security alert over intelligence indicating that terrorists and their informants may be conducting surveillance on schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable locations. The warning comes ahead of the resumption of the 2026/2027 academic session, prompting security agencies to strengthen monitoring and protective measures around potential targets.
According to the police communication circulated to formations across the country, intelligence available to the Department of Operations pointed to increased mobilisation of terrorist elements for possible coordinated attacks. The alert was distributed to senior police formations, including Assistant Inspectors-General of Police overseeing Zones 1–17, state Commissioners of Police, counter-terrorism units, Mobile Police formations and other specialised departments.
The warning has also prompted increased security attention around educational institutions. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said it had expanded its intelligence network across its state commands to improve protection for schools and other learning facilities. NSCDC spokesperson Babafemi Afolabi stated that intelligence-led operations by federal and tactical squads had helped thwart more than 100 attempted attacks on schools.
Security experts have meanwhile called for increased vigilance among residents and security personnel. Former Assistant Inspector-General of Police Ali Amodu described the alert as part of the responsibility of security agencies to gather and share intelligence in order to prevent attacks, while former Department of State Services Director Mike Ejiofor also urged greater vigilance following the warning.
The latest alert highlights the security challenges facing schools and other public institutions as authorities prepare for the new academic year. Police and other security agencies are expected to continue intelligence gathering, surveillance and coordination to identify potential threats before they develop into attacks, while members of the public are being encouraged to remain alert and report suspicious activity through appropriate channels.
