Kuje, Nyanya bombings: Police arrest 2 suspects

The Police yesterday said it had arrested two suspects in connection with the October 2 bombings in Nyanya and Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
It would be recalled that 20 persons died and 21 others were injured in the blasts in the two satellite towns.
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Solomon Arase, who confirmed the arrest at the Conference of Senior Police Officers, said the suspects aged 25 and 27 were from Kogi state.
He said the arrest had foiled an attempt by the suspects to undertake another attack in the FCT.

Arase said 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 IGP 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.
Arase said the conference was aimed at strengthening the force and reviewing its strategy toward sharpening the ability of strategic police officers in discharging their mandates. (NAN)