The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspected members of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists group who attempted to bomb the resident of the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar in Yola, Adamawa state.
A statement signed by the Command’s spokesman, SP Suleman Yahaya Nugoroje, one of the suspects was apprehended by security operatives attached to the former Vice President’s house, while the three others were picked up from various locations in the state capital.
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Upon interrogation, the arrested suspect arrested at the resident of the former vice president had identified himself as Jubrila Mohammed, 29, a member of the notorious Boko Haram terrorist group from Damboa in Borno State.
The suspect also confessed that he and his colleagues had planned to attack organizations associated with Atiku Abubakar and other sensitive locations in Yola.
“The swift action by the Adamawa State Police Command in apprehending these suspects underscores the importance of maintaining a robust security apparatus in the country.
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“It is hoped that this development will serve as a deterrent to other criminal elements and help to keep the citizens of Nigeria safe,” the statement said.
According to the statement, all the four arrested suspects have been handed over to military authorities for further investigation.
Daily Telescope gathered that the suspects had sought to confirm Atiku’s residence from the security personnel at around 9:44 pm when they were apprehended at the gate.
In a statement released by Atiku’s media office, the former vice president had expressed his appreciation to the police for their efforts in the investigation and urged other relevant security agencies to remain vigilant.
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“The swift action taken by the security operatives in apprehending the suspects underscores the importance of robust security measures in the country.
“The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorist groups like Boko Haram and the need for continued efforts to counter their activities,” the statement concluded.
