Boko Haram Planning To Use Beggars To Bomb Borno

 

The Command of Operation Lafiya Dole of the Nigerian Army has raised the alarm that Boko haram are planning to bomb borno  using beggers and other strategies.

 Media coordinator of the command, Col. Mustapha Anka, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri, saying, “The attention of the Operation Lafiya Dole has been drawn to terrorists’ intention to use beggars to cause mayhem in the state.

“Under the plan, concealed explosives in bundles of firewood are to be placed in crowded and strategic areas of Maiduguri and environs to cause havoc.’’

 “Additionally, the general public should be weary of the terrorists’ plan to deceive the public by shouting ‘Boko Haram’ to create panic in order to lure unsuspecting public for maximum casualty, while detonating their bombs during and after the New Year celebrations.he stated

Residents were advised  to be vigilant during and after the New Year celebrations, adding that the ban on bangers and fireworks was still in force.