Planned Easter Attack : 60 explosives discovered in Gombe

Planned Easter Attack : 60 explosives discovered in Gombe

No cause for alarm — JTF

What could have led to one of the bloodiest Easter celebrations in recent times in Gombe State was averted, yesterday, as operatives of the State Security Service(SSS)  discovered 60 Improvised Explosive Devices planted in different locations at the British Cotton Ginnery Area (BCGA) of the metropolis.

They were programmed to explode yesterday, the eve of Easter Friday.

Gombe State Director of SSS,  Mr Bitrus Asha, disclosed at a briefing  that four suspects were arrested over the intended attack following a tip-off while one suspect escaped.