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