Mastermind Of Jos, Zaria Suicide Attacks Has Been Arrested

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of the mastermind of the two recent bomb and gun attacks in Jos and Zaria towns of Plateau and Kaduna states, respectively.

The confirmation is contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, and made available to NAN in Abuja.

It said the suspect, in company of two other persons were arrested at a checkpoint in Dadin Kowa town of Gombe State while attempting to flee.

The statement said their arrest was made possible following a security cordon of the general areas especially along the volatile areas on the North Eastern axis.

It said the security cordon which led to the arrest of the suspects was conducted by troops of 3 Division, Special Task Force and the Department of State Services.

“The terrorist kingpin and his colleagues who disguised in a trailer while trying to evade checks were fished out by troops of Nigerian Army.

“The arrested terrorists are currently being processed for further action and would soon face the full wrath of the law,” the statement quoted the army spokesman as saying.

The statement urged the general public to be more vigilant, security conscious and report any suspicious persons, movements and facilities to security agencies.