Vice President says Boko Haram is planning to bomb his house

Osinbajo stated further that plans by the terrorists to dump explosive-laden refuse in his house have been uncovered.Osinbajo stated further that plans by the terrorists to dump explosive-laden refuse in his house have been uncovered, The Nation reports.

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Boko Haram terrorists

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The VP made the disclosure on Thursday, July 23, 2015, during a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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National Economic Council (NEC) meeting of July 23, 2015.

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The revelation was reportedly contained in a copy of a press briefing, the “Talking Point” circulated to journalists after the six-hour meeting.

It reads in part:

“The Vice President regretted that insurgency has affected the economic life of the northeast and the country as a whole. He called for the council to speak as a team to put pressure on the Service Chiefs to increase their effort in fighting insurgency.”

“There should be increase in sensitization and education channels like radio and television.”

“The Vice President also disclosed that security reports have revealed that scavengers are now being prepared by insurgents to dump refuse laden with bombs in the house of the Vice President.”

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Chief of Army staff, Major General TY Buratai

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The terrorists recently launched a brazen attack on the hometown of Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai after he vowed to make them beg for peace