Public Warning: Boko Haram new tactics to infiltrate populated areas

The Nigerian military has issued a warning to the general public on the new tactics being employed by the Islamic terrorists, Boko Haram to infiltrate the public for their evil act.

Suicide Bomber, Boko Haram

According to a statement issued by the Defence Headquarters, Boko Haram new tactics is to dress its suicide bombers like mad persons to gain access to crowded places before detonating bombs.

It could be recalled that two male suicide bombers dressed like mad women and carried out suicide bomb attack in Gombi, Adamawa State where five people lost their lives and several others were wounded.

In its statement, the DH said ” It has come to the notice of the Defence Headquarters that Boko Haram, in their desperation to cause colossal havoc, have now devised a new method where they dress like mad persons to gain unsuspecting access to public areas to detonate bombs.

“The 2 male suicide bombers, dressed like mad women and carried out suicide bomb attack in Gombi, Adamawa State, is instructive in this direction. Five people lost their lives and several others were wounded in the heinous attack by these ungodly people.

“The Defence Headquarters therefore urges our fellow good citizens across the country to be wary of mad persons approaching markets, public places or crowded areas so as to nip this ugly trend in the bud. Nigerians are also enjoined to be security conscious at all times and should endeavour to report any suspicious person or object to security agencies for prompt action.”

Public Warning: Boko Haram new tactics to infiltrate populated areas