- Ondo: Police Foil Alleged Bomb Plot, Bust Cell in Akure Metropolis
- Six Suspects Arrested
- Urges calm, vigilance among residents
The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered an alleged plot to carry out bomb attacks on government infrastructure across the state, leading to the arrest of six suspected terrorists in Akure.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation after security operatives reportedly discovered plans to target key government facilities using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
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Speaking at a press briefing in Akure, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said the arrests followed credible intelligence about a suspected criminal syndicate operating across state lines.
According to him, operatives were swiftly deployed to a location in Akure on Wednesday, where the suspects were arrested before they could carry out the planned attacks.
Investigations revealed that the group had rented an apartment in the Oke-Odu area of the state capital, which they allegedly used as their operational base.
The suspects were identified as Adekunle Prosper (56), Ojo Olumide (39), Tope Kolawole (40), Ahmed Salihu (40), Bolaji Adebowale (46), and Gbadebo Abidemi (43).
Police said a search of the apartment led to the recovery of several items suspected to be linked to the planned attacks. These include materials believed to be components for assembling explosive devices, along with other items such as mobile phones, laptops, cash, and motorcycles.
Preliminary findings suggest the group was actively involved in assembling devices allegedly intended for coordinated attacks on public infrastructure, with possible links extending beyond Ondo State.
The police noted that the timely operation prevented what could have resulted in significant loss of lives and destruction of property.
The command also advised landlords and property managers to carry out proper background checks on prospective tenants to prevent properties from being used for criminal activities.
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