Suspected Boko Haram Member Arrested over Plot to Bomb Atiku’s Residence

On Sunday, a man suspected to be a member of the notorious Boko Haram was apprehended at the residence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Yola, Adamawa State. The individual, identified as Jubrila Mohammed, aroused suspicion with his behavior, leading to his arrest. Subsequently, during police interrogation, Mohammed confessed to being involved with the terrorist group.

According to the suspect’s statements to the authorities, he was part of a sinister plot to carry out bombings at Atiku’s residence, the American University of Nigeria in Yola, and the Modibbo Adama Central Mosque. Following his arrest, Jubrila Mohammed is currently in the custody of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Adamawa Police Command.

The revelation was made public by Reno Omokri, a prominent social commentator and ardent supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate. Omokri has urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, and he has called on the Federal Government to bolster security measures around Atiku Abubakar to ensure his safety.

“This incident is too serious to be treated with levity, especially with the state of the nation,” Omokri said. “This could be more than meets the eye. Nigerians need to know what is actually going on.”

He wrote on Twitter:

“Yesterday, Sunday, July 23, 2023, at about 9 PM, a man acting suspiciously was detected at Waziri Atiku’s residence in Yola. Due to his erratic behaviour, he was accosted and restrained. The suspect, Jubrila Mohammed, was immediately taken to the police station and interrogated. During his interrogation, he confessed to being a member of the dreaded Boko Haram sect. He revealed a plot to bomb Waziri Atiku’s residence, along with faculties at the American University of Nigeria, Yola, as well as the Modibbo Adama Central Mosque. The suspect is now with the State CID of the Adamawa Police Command.”

“I, Reno Omokri, call on the police to conduct a full and proper investigation. Beyond that, the Federal Government is put on notice to heighten security around Waziri Atiku Abubakar. This incident is too serious to be treated with levity, especially with the state of the nation. This could be more than meets the eye. Nigerians need to know what is actually going on.”

The Nigeria police have confirmed arresting the two persons suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists.

The spokesperson for the Adamawa State police command, Suleiman Nguroje, said operatives of the command on Sunday arrested the two suspected terrorists and handed them over to the military for further investigation.

“Yes, one Jibrilla Mohammed was arrested at the residence of the former vice president in Yola, and while interrogating him we got to arrest his accomplice.

“We have handed them over to the military, because their attempted crime is terrorism in nature,” he told Sahara Reporters.