Fear in Abuja over alleged planned large-scale attacks on airport, prison, others
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Residents of Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory and Niger State are on edge after reports that Boko Haram and ISWAP are planning coordinated attacks on key government sites, including Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Kuje prison and a military base. The threat has sparked widespread fear of travel disruptions,
Palpable fear has griped residents in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and Niger State following a reported plan by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP fighters to attack government facilities. Local and international reports indicate that the planned targets include the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Kuje prison and a military […] Fear in Abuja over alleged planned large-scale attacks on airport, prison, others