Suicide bombers planning to disguise as Catholic Reverend Sisters in Kano

Thirteen pieces of Reverend Sisters vestments and clothings have been reported stolen by purported suicide bombers, the Department of State Security Service (DSS) confirms.

The deputy director, information of the DSS, Marilyn Ogar, in a statement warned that that act might be part of female suicide bombers plans to disguise as Reverend Sisters.

Her statement reads in part: “On 20th August, 2014, about 0400 hours, some yet to be identified persons broke into a tailoring shop located at No.55 Odutola Street, Sabon Gari, Kano, and stole about thirteen (13) pieces of Reverend Sisters’ regalia of the Catholic Church. With the recent trend in female suicide bombings in the country, the removal of these regalia may be the handiwork of terrorists’ elements that may want to perpetrate acts of terror using such garments.

“Consequently, this Service has taken necessary pre-emptive measures to thwart the exploitation of distinct religious wears for terrorist purposes. We also wish to draw public attention to this development and call on all citizens to be more circumspect and exercise greater vigilance with users of such peculiar attires.

“We enjoin all and sundry 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”.

The act has been seen as a move to infiltrate and attack Catholic churches and other Christian institutions.