The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned that members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group are planning to attack some areas in Ondo state.
The State Director of Security, HI Kana in a secret memo dated 20th October, 2025 and addressed to the Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Owena Cantonment, Akure said the planned attack is imminent.
It said: “Intelligence confirmed plans by members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group to carry out coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and Kogi States anytime soon.
“Some identified target locations within Ondo State include, Eriti Akoko, Oyin Akoko communities in Akoko North West LGA and Owo town in Owo LGA respectively.
“It was further gathered that the groups have commenced surveillance on potential soft targets in the above mentioned locations.
“Consequently, there is a need to scale up the level of security alertness in the various communities to forestall any untoward situation.
“While above is for your information and further action, accept assurances of the highest regards of the State Director of Security, please.”