The Defence Headquarters has revealed the new tactics of Boko Haram terrorists in other to inflict harm on innocent citizens on a large scale.
In a statement by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, some of the new tactics include crying, shouting and groaning in pain to attract sympathy from unsuspecting public.
“When
a lot of people of goodwill gather to render help in the process, the
suicide bomber detonates bombs which they conceal under their clothes.
The recent suicide bombing in Damaturu is instructive.
“Similarly,
suicide bombers used monetary incentives and other inducements
especially in crowded places to lure innocent citizens in order to cause
colossal damage to both lives and property. Yola suicide incident is
fresh in our memory”, the statement said.
Military authority however advised Nigerians to be
alert and vigilant. It stressed that public places like parks, worship
centres and recreation spots, especially during this festive period, are
high targets of attack by the terrorists.
Abubakar said militants
"are losing out in their former enclaves and are now desperate to
remain relevant by using any means to perpetuate fear in the minds of
the populace”.
Citizens are also urged to report suspicious persons or objects to security agencies for immediate action.
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