Army Hunts Leak Suspects After Yobe Attack
The Nigerian Army has reportedly launched an internal investigation to identify soldiers accused of leaking details of recent Boko Haram attacks on military formations in Yobe State to the media.
The move followed reports of coordinated assaults on military bases in Buniyadi and Buni Gari, where several soldiers and Mobile Police officers were said to have been killed.
Military sources said senior commanders became angry after news of the attacks surfaced online shortly after the incident.
According to the sources, the reaction from top security authorities in Abuja led to the creation of a special panel tasked with tracing how operational information reached journalists.
Sources further claimed that soldiers were warned against sharing details of Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks with the press.
They alleged that military authorities now want such incidents handled internally, especially ahead of the 2027 elections, over fears that repeated reports of attacks could damage public confidence in the government and security agencies.
The development has sparked fresh concerns inside the military, with some personnel reportedly fearing punishment or intimidation if accused of speaking to reporters.
The latest crackdown comes days after insurgents carried out deadly midnight attacks on military facilities in Yobe State, raising renewed questions about security in the North-East.
