The United States has intensified its military attention on Nigeria’s security situation following recent airstrikes on terrorist positions in Sokoto State.
Focus has now shifted to the Sambisa Forest, a long-time stronghold of insurgent groups in the North-East.
Fresh intelligence activities are currently ongoing over the vast forest area located in Borno State.
The operation involves aerial surveillance aimed at monitoring movements and gathering critical security information within the region.
A well-known security analyst, Brant Philip, disclosed the development through a post on X.
He shared flight tracking details showing the presence of a high-altitude aircraft over Borno airspace.
The aircraft identified was a Gulfstream V, commonly used for advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
The flight pattern indicated repeated movements around areas linked to insurgent activities.
According to Philip, the operation is focused on the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP.
The group remains one of the most active terror factions operating in Nigeria and the wider Lake Chad Basin.
ISWAP has carried out several deadly attacks across the North-East, targeting civilians, military formations, and critical infrastructure.
Sambisa Forest has continued to serve as a strategic base due to its difficult terrain and vast coverage.
