The Department of State Services (DSS) says there are plans by suspected terrorists to carry out attacks on places of worship and recreational centres before and during the Eid-el- Kabir
In a statement on Thursday evening, Peter Afunanya, spokesperson of the DSS, called for more vigilance prior to the Islamic festival.
Afunanya said primed improvised explosive devices recovered from suspected terrorists during a raid in Kogi and Nasarawa states were evidence of the planned attacks.“A joint security team comprising the Department of State Services , Nigerian Army and Police carried out operations in Nasarawa and Kogi states,” the statement reads.
“In another joint operation in the early hours of today, 22nd June 2023, a team raided the hideout of Kabir Bala , one-time jailbreaker and notorious gang leader in Ejule, Ofu LGA of Kogi state.“Okwo and his gang members engaged the troops in a gun duel during which he was neutralised. Others, however, fled the area. Items recovered at the scene were one AK47 rifle with three fully loaded magazines, six locally fabricated weapons, two phones and charms.
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