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Updated 16 October 2026, 14:52 Lagos time

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Security · Punch · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Fintiri warns Boko Haram, ISWAP remain major threats

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri warned that Boko Haram and ISWAP remain major persistent, dynamic and ideological security threats in the sub-region despite degradation of their conventional capabilities. He urged intensified inter-agency cooperation, modernised border security, increased funding for security agencies, grassroots presence, social justice, inclusive governance and an actionable roadmap instead of diagnostic speeches.

Pidgin: Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri warn say Boko Haram and ISWAP still be major persistent, dynamic and ideological security threat for di sub-region even after dem don weaken dia conventional capabilities. E urge make dem intensify inter-agency cooperation, modernise border security, increase funding for security agencies, grassroots presence, social justice, inclusive governance and make dem get actionable roadmap instead of just diagnostic speeches.

How this affects you: Adamawa State and the North-East sub-region face ongoing threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP exploiting rural terrains, asymmetric tactics, cross-border vulnerabilities, digital recruitment of youths and socio-economic disruption.

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    Security · Punch · Thu, 15 Oct 2026

    Boko Haram, ISWAP threats persist — Fintiri

    Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri warned that Boko Haram and ISWAP threats persist in the sub-region despite military gains, as insurgents exploit rural terrain, asymmetric tactics, and cross-border vulnerabilities to attack soft targets. He urged stronger collaboration among security agencies, modernized border security, increased funding, grassroots engagement, and practical strategies to counter emerging threats and protect socio-economic development.

    Pidgin: Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri warn say Boko Haram and ISWAP threats still dey persist for di sub-region even after military don win some ground, as di insurgents dey use rural terrain, asymmetric tactics, and cross-border weaknesses to attack soft targets. He urge make security agencies collaborate well well, modernize border security, increase funding, do grassroots engagement, and make practical strategies to fight emerging threats and protect socio-economic development.

    How this affects you: Insurgents continue to strike at soft targets in the sub-region, threatening the region’s socio-economic development.

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