Boko Haram Now Lures People to Bomb Them, DHQ Warns

Boko Haram Now Lures People to Bomb Them, DHQ Warns

22 Dec 2015

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Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. Rabe Abubakar
 

• They cry and feign pain to attract sympathy 

Senator Iroegbu in Abuja

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned members of the public that Boko Haram terrorists, have now devised a deadly tactic of luring people together in order to bomb them.

This was disclosed yesterday in a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. Rabe Abubakar.

“It has come to the knowledge of the DHQ that Boko Haram terrorists have now devised other means of inflicting harm on innocent citizens to further their terrorist cause,” Abubakar stated.

He said some of such tactics they now, use include crying and feigning pains and shouting 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,” he explained.

Similarly, he said  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.

He cited: “The Yola suicide incident as fresh in our memory.”

The DDI further warned the citizenry to be wary of such antics of the terrorists who 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. 

Abubakar also warned members of the public to be extra vigilant and weary of terrorist malevolence in such places as parks, worship centres and recreation spots particularly in this festive period. Citizens are advised to report suspicious persons or objects to security agencies for prompt action...