Nigerian army reveals how female Boko Haram bombers use babies for mission

- The Nigerian army defence headquarters say Boko Haram female bombers now use babies

- The bombers reportedly strap babies to their backs to evade detection

- The acting director of defence information called on the public to be patient during checks

According to the Nigerian army Defence Headquarters (DHQ), female bombers belonging to Boko Haram in the north-east have found a way to escape detection from security operatives.

Rabe Abubakar, the acting director of defence information says they now carry babies on their backs, to deceive security operatives into thinking they are innocent nursing mothers.

While speaking in Abuja on Friday, January 27, Mr Abubakar said that the attention of the DHQ had been drawn to the new tactic employed by Boko Haram.

The acting director, who is a brigadier general, said the two recent bomb attacks in Madagali, Adamawa state taught the army a lesson in this area.

He said: “The DHQ wishes to seize this opportunity to appeal to members of the public to be patient and cooperate with the military and other security agencies while carrying out thorough security search and checks as the essence is to nip in the bud the murderous intention of the Boko Haram bombers.

“The DHQ wishes to state further that the usual traffic “go-slow” at military and security check points as a result of rigorous security checks are not meant to cause public discomfort or a deliberate action to induce traffic disruptions on our roads, but an effort put in place towards protecting the lives and properties of our innocent citizens.

“Members of the public are, therefore, urged to always volunteer useful information to the military and other security agencies that would assist in exposing Boko Haram and their evil machinations in our society and to make our communities safe and secure for all to live.”

Meanwhile, the Boko Haram terror group invaded a military camp in Kamuya village of Buratai ward of Biu local government area of Borno state and sacked the soldiers at their duty post, before carting away arms and ammunition.