The Nigerian Army has alerted the public to plans by Boko Haram, to “use beggars to cause mayhem, conceal explosives in bundles of firewood to be placed in crowded and strategic areas within Maiduguri and environs.”
The disclosure was made in a statement signed by the Media Coordinator of Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Mustapha Anka. The statement was, however, sent to New Telegraph by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman.
It reads: “The attention of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has been drawn to terrorists intention to use beggars to cause mayhem, conceal explosives in bundles of firewood to be placed in crowded and strategic areas within Maiduguri and environs.
“Additionally, the general public should be wary of terrorists’ plan to deceive the populace by way of shouting “Boko Haram” to create panic in order to lure unsuspected members of the public for maximum casualty during and after the new year celebrations.
“The command wishes to remind the general public to be extra vigilant during and after the New Year celebrations as the ban on bangers and fire crackers is still in force…”
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