Boko Haram plans to bomb political rallies, worshipcentres - 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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