Nigerian troops repelled Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in Borno and Yobe, killing more than 50 fighters and recovering heavy weapons after fierce battles.
The Department of State Services has issued a security alert warning that Islamic State West Africa Province militants are planning coordinated attacks on parts of Ondo and Kogi states.
The Senate on Thursday called for immediate action to arrest terrorists infiltrating from Mali-Burkina Faso to Nigeria's northwest and Niger state, stressing the need for military capacity and community engagement.