Boko Haram Members Now Knock Before Detonating Bombs- Nigerian Army
Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Mustapha Anka (left),[/caption]
The Nigerian Army has alerted the public especially those in the North East of a new tactic by terrorist group, Boko Haram, of knocking on doors before detonating their IEDs.
The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Mustapha Anka, in a statement on Monday disclosed the new pattern.
The Press release in full read:
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“This is to draw the attention of the general public to recent trend used by desperate remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT).
“Recently, two female suicide bombers knocked at the door of one Bulama and Usman about 200 meters apart in Kalari general area of Maiduguri.
“The daughter of the Bulama opened the door, while the Usman himself opened his own door immediately the suicide bombers detonated their suicide vest, in the process killing the unsuspected little girl, Usman including the two female suicide bombers. “The general public is hereby advised to be cautious and weary of strange persons knocking at their doors. Security is a collective responsibility; the public is to engage in neighborhood watch. Suspicious movement of persons should be reported to security agents without any delay. The public is once again reminded that curfew is still enforced by 10pm daily, any defaulter will be prosecuted accordingly.
“You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium. Thank you for your usual cooperation.”
