Boko Haram plans attacks with explosive -laden goats, camels etc, says Nigeria Government

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday raised alarm that Boko Haram insurgents were planning to attack political rallies, worship centres and markets places with camels, goats and donkeys laden with explosives.

The government said intelligence reports indicated that the insurgents were also planning to use young men disguised as cobblers to attack Automated Teller Machines, restaurants and other places.

Coordinator of the National Information Centre on the war against terrorism, Mr. Mike Omeri, at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, said security agencies and related organisations had been alerted to take necessary steps to forestall such attacks.

He said, “Available intelligence reports indicate a plan by Boko Haram to use young male suicide bombers disguised as cobblers 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 within and around the aforementioned places, is advised to be vigilant and mindful of suspicious activities within their environment.”