A notorious terrorist leader, Kachalla Maha, has claimed that he receives advance information about military operations targeting his camp, alleging that some security personnel assigned to attack his group secretly work as informants.
In an audio recording circulating on social media, Maha alleged that security operatives scheduled to carry out operations against his camp routinely alert him before their arrival, enabling his group to prepare ahead of time.
"I swear to God Almighty, all the security forces sent to attack my camp are my boys. They inform me anytime they are coming," Maha claimed in the recording.
He further alleged that he receives confidential summaries of security strategies, including information relating to high-level government operations.
"I receive a summary of all security strategies, including the President," he said.
The authenticity of the audio recording and the allegations made by Maha have not been independently verified, and Nigerian authorities have yet to issue an official response.
Maha, who has been linked to several violent attacks in Nigeria's North-West, has also been accused of involvement in the killing of General Rabe, alongside numerous killings, abductions, and other criminal activities across the region.
The claims have raised fresh concerns about possible intelligence leaks and the infiltration of security agencies involved in the fight against terrorism and banditry.
The allegations come at a time when Northern Nigeria continues to grapple with persistent attacks by terrorist and armed groups, despite ongoing military operations aimed at restoring security.
Security analysts say that if the claims are substantiated, they could expose serious weaknesses in operational security and intelligence management, underscoring the need for a thorough investigation and stronger safeguards against information leaks.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation of the claims, while public debate continues over the effectiveness of Nigeria's counter-terrorism efforts and the measures required to dismantle support networks aiding armed groups.
