The Department of State Services has warned that Nigerians should be at alert over a possible plan by suicide bombers dressed like Catholic Reverend Sisters.
According to a statement endorsed by the Deputy Director Public Relations of the DSS Marilyn Ogar, some unknown persons attacked a tailoring store in Odutola street, Sabongari area in Kano state on Wednesday August 20, and stole 13 pieces of Catholic Reverend Sisters attire.
The DSS stated that the rate at which female suicide bombing has escalated in the country, and the recent looting of 13 pieces of Catholic Sisters attires, there's a great concern for everyone to be vigilant as terrorists might be planning a possible attack in disguise.
The DSS has warned everyone to be watchful whenever they spot people dressed on such attire.
Read the Press Statement below..
Press Release
On 20th August, 2014, about 0400 hours, some unidentified persons broke into a tailoring shop located at No.55 Odutola Street, Sabon Gari, Kano, and stole about thirteen (13) pieces of Catholic Church Reverend Sisters’ regalia. With the recent trend of female suicide bombings in the country, the theft of these regalia heightens concerns about the possibility of terrorist elements using same to perpetrate acts of terror.
2. Consequently, this Service wishes to draw the attention of the public to this development and to call on all citizens to be more circumspect and exercise greater vigilance with users of such peculiar attires. We therefore enjoin all to continue to cooperate with law enforcement agencies through the provision of useful information on suspicious activities within their immediate environment. This Service will continue to collaborate with all stakeholders as we strive to keep our country safe.
Marilyn OGAR, msi
Deputy Director, Public Relations
Department of State Services
Abuja
22nd August, 2014
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