These bombs are used against large areas containing many targets, such as columns of vehicles, marketplaces, places of worship or large troop concentration as the case may be. Some cluster bombs carry several hundred of very small explosives wrapped in a metal container like a pot while others carry larger submunitions that can find specific targets such as tanks. Some of these submunitions do not blow up immediately, but remain behind and act as landmines.
The military says the general publics should be wary of such concealed dangerous equipment now being used by the terrorist elements to cause havoc to both innocent lives and property. They advised that people should report any of such objects/materials if seen to security agencies for prompt action. They urged Nigerians to continue to cooperate with the security agencies by giving timely information to secure the country.
