The extremist Boko Haram sect says it is set to resume its deadly attacks with sights now aimed at bombing government-owned properties, offices and residential quarters, in the 19 northern states and Abuja.

In what appears to be a defensive response to growing public anger and a tactical shift in operational approach, the spokesperson for the sect, Abul Qaqa, told PREMIUM TIMES, Thursday afternoon, that the facilities being targeted are in retaliation for the destruction of properties belonging to its members and those it characterized as "innocent landlords" in some parts of Kano and Borno States.

In a prompt response, the police asked Nigerians to disregard such a threat and go about their normal businesses, adding that it is battle ready to repel any attack by "any criminal group".

Boko Haram threatens to attack government buildings in Abuja, 19 Northern states.

[/quote]In a prompt response, the police asked Nigerians to disregard such a threat and go about their normal businesses, adding that it is battle ready to repel any attack by "any criminal group".[quote]

chuks49: In a prompt response, the police asked Nigerians to disregard such a threat and go about their normal businesses, adding that it is battle ready to repel any attack by "any criminal group".

disregard what?

opoke: Let them go ahead and do it, provided it is Northern region alone.

engineerd: This is what they should have been doing in the first instance, rather than killing innocent civilians. They should direct their aggression towards the Looters in power!

Calyb: IM TIRED TO HEAR ABOUT BOMBINGS. LETS GIST ANOTHER

jodeci: Most of this Hungry journalist are encouraging the BOKO guys to rant.The BH will always have something to say each time the papers give them the opportunity to talk.