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The Digest:

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned the Nigerian Army of planned attacks by ISWAP terrorists. According to Punch Newspapers, a confidential letter detailed an imminent, coordinated assault on communities in Ondo and Kogi states, prompting an urgent scale-up of military and police operations.

Key Points:
  • The DSS sent a confidential letter to the 32 Artillery Brigade in Akure.
  • It warned of "imminent attacks" by ISWAP in Ondo and Kogi states.
  • Targeted areas in Ondo include Owo, Eriti-Akoko, and Oyin-Akoko.
  • Intelligence indicates the group has begun surveillance on soft targets.
  • The DSS called for heightened security deployment and community vigilance.
  • The Ondo State Police Command confirmed it is acting on the alert.
  • Owo was previously attacked in 2022, resulting in 41 deaths at a church.
This urgent warning echoes past tragedies, testing the resolve of security forces to protect vulnerable communities from the persistent storm of terrorism.

Sources: Punch Newspapers