May 11, 2026 | Abuja, Nigeria
By SUNTV Global Channel News Desk
Fresh controversy has erupted within Nigeria’s security circle as top military sources allege that the office of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, directed Army commanders to suppress reports of Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The directive reportedly followed the deadly coordinated attacks on two military formations in Yobe State, where at least 36 soldiers and Mobile Police officers were feared killed after terrorists stormed the Theatre Training Centre in Buniyadi and the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Gari.
Sources disclosed that military authorities became furious after news of the attack leaked to the media, prompting emergency calls from Abuja shortly after reports surfaced online.
“We were instructed that information concerning Boko Haram or ISWAP attacks should no longer be made public until after the 2027 elections,” a military source alleged.
According to insiders, commanders warned soldiers against speaking with journalists, threatening severe punishment for anyone caught leaking operational details.
The midnight attacks reportedly began around 1:00 a.m. when heavily armed insurgents launched simultaneous assaults on both military formations located in the hometown of Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni.
Security sources described the incident as one of the deadliest recent attacks on troops in the North-East, with casualties including Mobile Police officers undergoing training and soldiers attached to the facilities.
The latest allegations have sparked fresh concerns over transparency within Nigeria’s military operations as insurgent groups continue to carry out deadly attacks despite repeated assurances from authorities that terrorism has been largely contained.
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