Suicide Bombers Plan To Disguise As Beggars – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has warned Nigerians,
especially residents of Maiduguri to be wary of
suicide bombers who would disguise as beggars
to cause mayhem.
In a press statement issued by Colonel Mustapha
Anka, the Media Coordinator of Operation LAFIYA
DOLE, he said attention "has been drawn to
terrorists intention to use beggars to cause
mayhem, conceal explosive in bundles of
firewood to be placed in crowded and strategic
areas within Maiduguri and environs.

"Additionally, the general public should be wary
of terrorists' plan to deceive the populace by way
of shouting 'Boko Haram' to create panic in order
to lure unsuspected members of the public for
maximum casualty during and after the new year
celebrations.
"The command wishes to remind the general
public to be extra vigilant during and after the
new year celebrations as the ban on bangers and
fire crackers is still in force."