The Nigerian Army has today appeal to the religious, traditional and community leaders, as well as all meaning Nigerians especially in the North East of the country to help dissuade people from donating their daughters or wards to Boko Haram terrorist for indoctrination and suicide bombing missions.
In a press released sign by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman Kukasheka today, said that the appeal became expedient in view of recent revelations by some intercepted female suicide bombers during interrogations.
“It was that most of these hapless minors were “donated” to the terrorist by their heartless and misguided parents and guardians, as part of their contribution to the perpetuation of the Boko Haram terrorist ‘ dastardly acts against the Nigerian society and humanity. The acts of these parents are not only barbaric, but condemnable and unacceptable.
“Nigerians have a responsibility and obligation to collectively mould our children and wards and define a better future for them rather than condemning to death by the criminal Boko Haram and their sympathizers through suicide bombing.
“Consequently, the public are kindly requested to be more vigilant, security conscious and report any suspicious persons or those whose daughters or female wards are missing or have not been seen recently. You report by calling 193 on any network. The public is also please reminded that the Nigerian Army’s offer and reward the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500, 000.00) for anybody who expose any attempt of suicide bombing.