Two suspects of the the October 2 bombing in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja which occurred simultaneously at Kuje and Nyanya claiming lives and destroying properties have been arrested by the police.
Police IG Solomon Arase
The Nigeria Police on Tuesday in Abuja said it had arrested two suspects in connection with the October 2 bombings in Nyanya and Kuje, FCT. It would be recalled that about 20 persons died and 21 others were injured in the blasts in the two satellite towns according to NAN.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, who confirmed the arrest at the Conference of Senior Police Officers, said that the suspects aged 25 and 27 were from Kogi. He said that the arrest had foiled an attempt by the suspects to undertake another attack in the FCT.
Arase said that 12 already prepared and prime Home Made Explosives (HME) concealed in 12 Farouk soft drinks cans and 28 pieces of electric detonators were recovered from the suspects.
“The suspects are aiding detailed police investigations into their broad terror network and will be brought to deserve justice,” he said.
The IG assured that the police would continue to deploy its potentials to ensure public safety that could be attained by the cooperation of the public. He urged the media to continue to support the police in order to attain the national crime and security vision of the present administration.