The Nigerian Army has asked residents of villages within Maiduguri to stay calm after a purported threat by Boko Haram insurgents to remove them from their ancestral homes.
“So far, out of fear, several inhabitants have moved out of their ancestral homes. Consequently, we wish to inform all well meaning citizens, especially within Maiduguri metropolis and its environs to promptly report the presence of suspicious persons or avail the security agencies of information about such persons.”
Army said the failure to report “will be viewed seriously as it is tantamount to collaboration with the Boko Haram terrorists.