Boko Haram May Use Goats, Cows, Donkeys, Shoemakers As Bomb Couriers -- Federal Govt. Alerts

The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA) and coordinator of National Information Centre, Mr Mike Omeri, on Thursday, warned that Boko Haram may carry out deadly attacks using livestock like goats, cows, donkeys and camels as couriers of bombs. Omeri also disclosed that the insurgents had perfected plans to unleash suicide bombers, who would disguise as cobblers and hide explosives in their boxes on Nigerians.The DG added that action was being taken to scuttle the plans of the terror group, adding that security agents may arrest persons who graze their livestocks in the city centre, following the recent security alert.

Also speaking at the press conference, Marilyn Ogar, spokesperson of the Department of State Services (DSS), said “Available intelligence reports indicate a plan by Boko Haram to use young male suicide bombers disguised as cobblers (shoemakers) 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 operating within and around the aforementioned places, is advised to be vigilant and mindful of suspicious activities within their environment.”

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