DSS Nabs ISWAP Masterminds of Kogi Bomb Explosion During Buhari’s Visit – THISDAYLIVE

DSS Nabs ISWAP Masterminds of Kogi Bomb Explosion During Buhari’s Visit •Suspects behind Kuje Prison attack, killed two policemen in Kogi police division assault •Staged several kidnap operations in Kogi, Ondo Kingsl

•Staged several kidnap operations in Kogi, OndoThe Department of State Services said yesterday it arrested a commander of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province and another suspect, who were masterminds of a bomb attack in Kogi State during the recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari.

A statement issued by the agency said the duo of Abdulmumin Ibrahim Otaru and one of his associates, Saidu Suleiman, were arrested on January 3, 2023.“He is currently receiving treatment at a health facility,” DSS said. “The service arrested Abdulmumin Ibrahim Otaru and one of his associates, Saidu Suleiman on 3rd January, 2023. Otaru sustained a gunshot injury on his left foot while attempting to escape. He is currently receiving treatment at a health facility.”

Other attacks planned by the suspects, according to the DSS, included the July 5, 2022 attack on Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory and the August 5, 2022 attack on West African Ceramics Limited in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State in which three Indian expatriates were kidnapped.

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