No New Terror Group In The North – Intelligence Confirms Amid Rising Tensions!

Despite widespread reports alleging the emergence of a new terrorist group in Kwara State, security sources have firmly dismissed such claims, clarifying that no new organization has surfaced.

The individual identified as “Mahmouda” is not leading a new faction but is instead a veteran Boko Haram commander operating under the existing insurgent network.

Intelligence reveals that Mahmouda has a long history with Boko Haram, having initially operated in Borno State. He later shifted to Kaduna, where he was known to collaborate with the notorious terror leader, Sadiku. Eventually, he moved into the Shiroro and Rafi regions of Niger State, where he allied with remnants of the extremist group Darul Salam. In these areas, he recruited local youths and imposed radical laws, particularly targeting Fulani herdsmen.

Recent intelligence reports now indicate that Mahmouda has redeployed part of his fighters to forests near the Kwara State border. There, he has formed alliances with already-established bandit groups from the North West. However, security experts stress that this is not the rise of a new terror group but rather Boko Haram expanding its operational footprint through local partnerships.

This clarification follows repeated denials from security agencies. When intelligence analyst Zagazola Makama first raised the alarm over terrorist infiltration in Kwara, police authorities dismissed the warning as an exaggeration.

In light of recent attacks and verified sightings of insurgents, security forces are now facing increased pressure over their earlier dismissals.

“What will the Police say now that the very thing they denied has started happening?” a senior security official questioned.

Security analysts are urging urgent government action to curb Boko Haram’s growing influence in North Central Nigeria. They advocate for enhanced intelligence operations, swift deployment of special forces, and aggressive counterterrorism efforts in the forests bordering Niger and Kwara states.

Experts caution that failure to act decisively could result in Kwara becoming another stronghold in Nigeria’s prolonged fight against insurgency.