Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has directed all security and intelligence agencies to stop working in isolation and begin coordinated information sharing following fresh deadly attacks in Borno State.
The minister said the era of “every agency doing its own thing” must end, warning that poor collaboration is weakening efforts to combat terrorism across Nigeria.
His directive comes after terrorists launched coordinated night attacks on military positions in Borno, killing a Brigadier General and several soldiers.
Security sources revealed that the attackers moved through multiple locations before striking the base, exposing gaps in intelligence sharing among agencies.
According to the minister, proper intelligence coordination could have reduced or even prevented the attack.
He stressed that the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigerian Air Force must now operate as a unified team.
He added that improved cooperation among security agencies is critical to strengthening counter-terrorism operations and protecting communities, especially in conflict-affected areas.
