The Nigerian army is worried after information circulated that the dreaded Boko Haram group plans to attack the south-western part of the country.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai
The Nigerian Army has responded to the warning given by National Orientation Agency, NOA, that Boko Haram is planning an attack in the southwestern region of the country.
The Nigerian army called the warning given by NOA as rumour meant to destabilize the normal activities of good citizens of Nigeria and called on those making such unfounded rumours to desist from it.
In a statement posted on the Defence Headquarter Facebook page, it said:
“While concerted efforts are being made by the military and other security agencies to contain the menace of terrorism in the North East with tremendous success, it is disheartening to hear of some unfounded rumours of impending terror attack in western parts of the country.
“Those who seek to spread falsehood in order to cause unnecessary panic among the populace are hereby warned to stop forthwith.
“We want to advise the general public to disregard such rumours and go about their normal businesses. Any suspicious or unusual movement of persons should be reported to security agencies as the military is working round the clock to put an end to terrorism.”