Terrorist now planting explosives on farmlands

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April 26, 2016 9:56 PM

He also said that the sect is terrorising communities along the nation’s border in the North East with horses.

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The Defence Headquarters has revealed that the Boko Haram sect has devised new method to wreck havoc in the North East.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday, April 26, by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, the terrorists fleeing the operational area are laying land mines on farmlands in the area.

He advised the general public to be conscious and mindful of suspicious objects in their farmlands and also to report those riding on horses to the security agencies for prompt action.

In separate statement, the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said that the terrorists have also changed identity.

They have introduced a green colour uniform and the use of ropes on their legs and necks.

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Usman said that the troops of the 22 Brigade Garrison, discovered the new costume

He added that the discovery was made by troops of the 22 Brigade Garrison discovered the new costume after they arrested two of the insurgents in the new uniforms at Gima, Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.

“The troops also recovered two Vehicles, seven motorcycles one AK-47 rifle, two Boko Haram terrorists hoisted flags, three vehicle tyres, one vulcanizing machine, one solar panel and bundles of chewing stick (Aswaki), which the terrorists believed has spiritual and medicinal values,” Usman said.

He said that the arrested terrorists are being interrogated.

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