Boko Haram plans to Bomb Political Rallies, Worship Centres - NOA

The DG of the National Orientation Agency &
Coordinator of the National Information
Center, Mike Omeri says intelligence reports
gathered by Nigeria's security agencies show
that Boko Haram members are planning to
use bomb-ladened cows, goats and chicken
to attack Nigerians at political campaign
grounds, market places, and ATM locations.
Omeiri said this while speaking to newsmen
on Tuesday January 27th in Abuja
"Available intelligence reports indicate a plan
by Boko Haram to use young male suicide
bombers disguised as cobblers (shoemakers)
to hide explosives in their tool boxes and
detonate them in soft target areas such as
markets, restaurants, ATM locations, political
rallies, worship centres, as well as other
public places.
Also there is indication of a plan by this
group to use livestock (such as goats, cows,
donkeys and camels) laden with explosives to
attack chosen targets.
In view of these, the general public, including
all persons operating within and around the
aforementioned places, is advised to be
vigilant and mindful of suspicious activities
within their environment."he said
He advised everyone to be watchful during
this period and report any suspicious
movement to the police

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Title : Boko Haram plans to Bomb Political Rallies, Worship Centres - NOA
Description : The DG of the National Orientation Agency & Coordinator of the National Information Center, Mike Omeri says intelligence reports gathere...

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