Boko Haram Resurgence: Critics Accuse Tinubu, Northern Leaders of Failing to Confront Terror Threat

Story: Written by springnewsng March 10,2026
A new wave of deadly attacks by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed more than 100 lives, including several Nigerian soldiers, across the BAY states—Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe—within the past week. Security analysts warn that the growing violence could cripple the region’s fragile economy and worsen the food security situation.
The renewed insurgent activities have not only resulted in heavy casualties but have also dealt a significant financial and operational blow to the Nigerian government. According to security sources, militants have seized sophisticated weapons and military equipment during recent clashes, boosting their strength and resources with assets worth millions of naira.
For nearly two decades, the persistent insurgency in the North-East has forced thousands of farmers to abandon their farmlands, weakening the agricultural backbone of the region. Although authorities have made attempts to resettle displaced communities, the unpredictable tactics of insurgent groups continue to frustrate recovery efforts.
Recent reports indicate that militants are operating with increasing confidence, launching coordinated attacks across communities stretching from the Lake Chad region to towns such as Bama, Konduga, Magumeri, Gwoza, and Gaidam. In one of the latest incidents, insurgents reportedly took control of Ngoshe and the historic town of Kukawa after overpowering military positions.
Following the displacement of troops from parts of Gwoza Local Government Area, terrorists allegedly declared Ngoshe village their operational base. Reports also suggest that more than 200 women and children are currently being held hostage in the area—many of whom had only recently returned to Nigeria after spending nearly a decade in refugee camps in Cameroon.
Security reports further reveal that during the Ramadan period alone, insurgents carried out at least 22 separate attacks across Borno State. The violence left more than 100 civilians dead, at least 36 soldiers killed, and over 3,000 residents abducted from several communities.
Experts warn that unless stronger security measures are implemented, the resurgence of insurgent violence could deepen humanitarian suffering and further destabilize Nigeria’s North-East region.