Boko Haram May use Cow goat, Chicken as bomb courier

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THE Federal Government, on Thursday, warned that Boko Haram may carry out deadly attacks using livestock like goats, cows, donkeys and camels as couriers of bombs.

The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA) and coordinator of National Information Centre, Mr Mike Omeri, who made the revelation on Thursday, advised Nigerians to be circumspect according to NigeriaTribune

He also disclosed that the insurgents had perfected plans to unleash suicide bombers, who would disguise as cobblers and hide explosives in their boxes, on Nigerians.

Omeri added that action was being taken to scuttle the plans of the terror group, adding that security agents may arrest persons who graze their livestocks in the city centre, following the recent security alert.

Also speaking at the press conference, Marilyn Ogar, spokesperson of the Department of State Services (DSS), said steps were being taken to stop the terrorists.

“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,” Ogar said.

She added that relevant government agencies had since been informed of the development, adding that “we have regular interactions with the relevant bodies and we have briefed them of the intelligence.”

Omeri also revealed that 192 persons released by Boko Haram in January are currently receiving counselling at a military facility in Yobe State.

“The centre wishes to confirm that the persons recently released by Boko Haram are in the custody of military authorities. Authoritatively, we can state that these persons are currently undergoing counselling after which they will return home to re-join their kith and kin,” he said.