Boko Haram Scare In Ondo

There was panic in Akure, Owo and other major towns in Ondo State yesterday as rumour spread that members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect planned to attack some banks in the state.

The planned attack was quoted in a document purportedly addressed to the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Undie Adie, by a security agency.

The document is presently being circulated on various social media platforms.

Adie urged the police to be proactive on the threat.

The document dated October 29 is entitled: “Planned Robbery Attacks on some commercial banks in Ondo State by suspected Book Haram elements.”

According to the document: “Intelligence availed the command revealed planned armed robbery attacks on some commercial banks in the state by suspected Boko Haram elements any moment from now.

“The group also plans to engage in kidnapping and car snatching along major routes in the state, including Owo/Benin axis, Isua/Ikare and Auga/Ayere in order to raise funds for its terrorist/insurgency campaign in the country.

“It was further learnt that the insurgents/terrorists hibernating between Kogi and Ondo states have concluded plans to carry out a major armed robbery operation in Owo  Local Government Area, Ondo State on 1st November 2019, being the market day.”

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, Femi Joseph, however, said the police did not receive any letter from any sister security agency on the said matter.

He said: “The command is not aware of any letter to the effect of planned attack by Boko Haram or any other group. The command, however is working round the clock to provide adequate security for lives and property of the residents of the state.

“The command is very much prepared to ensure adequate security in this ember months both in flash points and other areas.”