The Nigerian Army has given the caution that Boko Haram insurgents are wanting to execute bomb assaults in Borno utilizing beggars among different methodologies.
The media coordinator of Operation Lafiya Dole, 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.’’
He posited that the insurgents had also devised a new means of recording larger casualty figures by attracting the public with shouts of ‘Boko Haram’ to create panic and draw more people to places where attacks would take place.
He said, “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 urged residents to be vigilant during and after the New Year celebrations, adding that the ban on bangers and fireworks was still in force.
