With over a decade of terrorism plaguing the state, insurgent groups like Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram have continued to pose threats to both government establishments and rural communities. The recent death of a Brigadier General, Musa Uba, who was killed by ISWAP militants while in their captivity, is expected to cause intense military actions in the state.
Borno is a very high risk travel destination at the moment.