The National Headquarters of the National Orientation Agency has washed its hands of the claim by the Ekiti State Directorate of the agency on the alleged plan by Boko Haram to attack the South West part of the country.

A statement signed by NOA Asst Director, Press, Paul Odenyi, quoted Mike Omeri, Director General of the agency, as saying that the NOA is sure about efforts by the Federal Government, military and other security agencies to contain all manner of threats to our nation’s peace, security and harmony. It also quoted Mr. Omeri as saying that NOA is unaware of plans to attack any specific part of the country.

“He however said the agency continues to advise citizens to be alert and security conscious and take the extra steps to report any suspicious movements, activities or persons in their neighbourhood. He also directed state directorates of the agency to always limit their public comments to sensitisation and mobilisation of citizens in support of government policies, programmes and activities and be guided by the provisions of the mandate and functions of the agency,” Odenyi said in the statement issued over the weekend in Abuja.

“We express our solidarity and confidence to the heroic effort of our military and all security forces who are working hard to ensure the realisation of the objectives of the present administration to rid our nation of all threats to peace and security which shall soon materialise,” the statement said.

•Photo shows Omeri.