The Ondo State Police Command has thwarted a planned attack on government infrastructure in Akure and other parts of the state, arresting six suspects linked to the plot.
Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal disclosed that the suspects had allegedly infiltrated the state and identified potential targets before being intercepted through intelligence-led operations.
He said police operatives were swiftly deployed to the affected areas, leading to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of materials believed to be used in constructing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
“A thorough search of the scene and a subsequent operation at the suspects’ apartment resulted in the recovery of a cache of items, including 217 bottles, a bag of sugar, criminal charms, 17 mobile phones, the sum of N187,000, two HP laptops, eight slings, one knife, an external hard drive, two identity cards, one National Identity Number (NIN) card, and two motorcycles, among other items.
“Preliminary assessments indicate that some of these materials were intended for the construction of explosive devices, while others may have been used to facilitate coordinated criminal activities.
“Early findings from the investigation reveal that the group actively engaged in assembling IEDs allegedly intended for deployment on government infrastructures, with indications that their operations may extend beyond the state capital to other parts of the country.”
Authorities say investigations are ongoing to uncover the full scope of the operation and any possible wider network.
