The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has successfully thwarted a planned bomb attack, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects. Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal disclosed that six of the suspects were apprehended for allegedly plotting to bomb government facilities in Akure. The remaining 10 suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in cult-related activities. Lawal attributed the arrests to credible intelligence about a suspected criminal syndicate operating across state lines.
The police recovered several items from the suspects, including 217 bottles, a bag of sugar, suspected charms, and various other materials believed to be linked to criminal activities. Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had assembled improvised explosive devices intended for attacks on government infrastructure. The group had rented an apartment in the Oke-Odu area of Akure, which served as their operational base. Investigators recovered a document outlining possible targets, suggesting that the plot was carefully planned.
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