The Nigerian military advised residents to remain vigilant throughout the festive period and avoid unnecessary exposure to security risks.
Brig.-Gen. Beyidi Martins, a sector commander, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Damaturu.
Mr Abdulsalam said Nigeria’s security challenges had overstretched the military due to deployments across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“Military operations are dynamic, intelligence-driven, and often evolve rapidly,” said The Nigerian Advocates for Peace and Stability.
The Chadian army also confirmed the killing of a significant number of the militants during the attack.
AUN president DeWayne Frazier disclosed this at a media briefing on Thursday in Yola ahead of the ceremony scheduled for May 9.
The group also raised concerns over the continued abduction of women and girls, as well as widespread looting of property during attacks.
Nigeria ranked fourth in the Global Terrorism Index released on March 19, 2026.
According to the minister, political actors are fuelling insecurity to score political goals.
The centre made the call after its strategic weekly review meeting on the Early Warning and Early Response System.
