ACTING Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, says Boko Haram terrorists are planning to carry out attacks on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Plateau State capital, Jos.
This was disclosed in circular with reference number TB: 0900/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.TI/47, dated May 19, 2021, and signed by his Principal Staff Officer, Idowu Owohunwa, an acting CP, which was addressed to the two commissioners of police.
Intelligence report, according to the acting IGP, hinted that the attacks would be coordinated by both Muhammad Sani, a Boko Haram commander, domiciled in Sambisa Forest and his deputy, Suleiman, hibernating around Lawan Musa Zango, Gashua, Yobe State.
Baba said intelligence report shows that the terrorists are being strategic, hence, the commissioners of police in both places on red alert.
The acting IGP therefore, directed the CPs to review their security architecture and beef up security around government facilities particularly in Abuja and Jos.
The circular read, “Intelligence report at the disposal of the Inspector-General of Police has uncovered plans by Boko Haram terrorists to attack major cities in the country, particularly in Jos, Plateau and the FCT, Abuja.
“The proposed attacks would be coordinated by the duo of Muhammad Sani, a Boko Haram commander, domiciled in Sambisa Forest and his deputy, Suleiman, hibernating around Lawan Musa Zango, Gashua, Yobe State.
“In light of the above, it is the directive of the Inspector-General of Police that you review your security architecture across all critical government infrastructures and police facilities in your jurisdiction with a view to checkmating the dastardly plans of this marauding terrorists.
“Accept the assurances of my warmest regards, please.”
The acting IGP’s alert comes weeks after Governor Sani Bello of Niger State said the nation’s capital is not safe because Boko Haram fighters have hoisted their flag in a community that is two hours from Abuja.
