Coordinator of the National Information Centre on the war against terrorism, Mr. Mike Omeri, on Thursday alerted that Boko Haram plans to attack political rallies, worship centres and markets with camels, goats and donkeys laden with explosives.
He also noted that intelligence reports indicated that the insurgents were also planning to use young men disguised as cobblers to attack Automated Teller Machines, restaurants and other places.
Omeri stated that security agencies and related organisations have been alerted to take necessary steps to forestall such attacks.
He said, “Available intelligence reports indicate a plan by Boko Haram to use young male suicide bombers disguised as cobblers 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 within and around the aforementioned places, is advised to be vigilant and mindful of suspicious activities within their environment.”
He also warned genuine livestock farmers to refrain from taking animals to the city centres as security agents were bound to stop them.
Omeri, who is also Director-General of the National Orientation Agency