Against the backdrop of the massive air bombardments and
artillery pounding of Boko Haram terrorists in the North-
East, military authorities have issued a security alert
warning of plans by the group to carry out suicide
bombings in several parts of the country.
The plot, it was gathered, is aimed at diverting attention
from the epicentre of the terror war in North-East with the
killing of unsuspecting members of the public in a soft
target siege at such places like markets, recreation
grounds, gardens and important national monuments.
Nigerian troops in collaboration with forces from
neighbouring countries on the platform of the Multinational
Joint Task Force, MJTF, have decimated most of the
operational bases of Boko Haram terrorists while many of
them have been killed.
In their bid to remain relevant and attract importance, the
group has once again reverted to the use of suicide
bombers in its evil campaign against Nigeria as witnessed
in places like Kano, Jos, Yobe etc.
The security alert wants Nigerians to be vigilant and on the
look-out for potential suicide bombers already brainwashed
and probably drugged by the terrorists.
Top intelligence sources insisted that Boko Haram
members, in their desperation to escape the military
onslaughts on their camps and their bid to retaliate such
offensive, may have resorted to suicide bombings which
was their hit-and-run tactic used mostly between 2012 and
2013.
This time around, however, the terrorists have been using
children and teenagers especially females to perpetrate their
nefarious activities on soft targets in some Northern states.
“Their major mission is to attack soft targets like motor
parks, schools, worship centres, markets among others for
maximum casualty among the citizens,” a source said.
It was further gathered that some of the explosive devices
used for suicide bombing were dynamite materials stolen
from quarry industries within and outside the country.
However, the collaboration against religious extremism
forged by countries around the Lake Chad Basin has so far
frustrated the insurgents that it is now difficult for them to
strike in Nigeria and run to neighbouring countries who
have sealed off their borders against the terrorists hence
the resort to soft targets.
In the last two weeks, several towns and local governments
in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States, including the training
facilities and logistic dumps of the insurgents have been
reclaimed by Nigerians troops.
Reacting to the development, Directorate of State Services,
DSS, in a statement issued at the weekend said: “It has
become evident that following the successful, sustained air
raids and intense combat operations by the military on
insurgents’ positions in the North-East which had effectively
degraded the capacity of the terrorists, its members are
now in disarray and have resorted to taking out their anger
on hapless civilians and soft targets.
“This development accounts for the recent spate of attacks
recorded in Yobe, Kano, Borno and Plateau States with
intent of distracting security forces. “Accordingly, this
Service wishes to advice members of the public to be
vigilant especially in crowded environment and when
travelling. Commuters should desist from boarding
unmarked vehicles along the road and only use designated
motor parks.
“We also reiterate our call on motor park managers to
ensure proper screening of vehicles, persons and luggage
entering their premises. They should also look out for new
faces who show up as drivers and conductors.” CLICK HERE TO READ FULL AND TOUCHING NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES BIOGRAPHY AND SCANDALS
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