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CITIZENS COMPASS— The Ondo State Police Command has prevented a major disaster that would have occurred through a planned bomb attack in the Akure area of the State.
The Operatives arrested six suspects and recovered suspected to be Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Addressing a press briefing to that effect, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, on Thursday, described the operation as a major breakthrough in the annals of the command.
According to the Commissioner, the arrests were made on April 15, 2026.
Lawal said the arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected criminal syndicate operating within and beyond Ondo State.
He disclosed that the operatives conducted a search of the scene and the suspects’ apartment in the Oke-Odu area.
“Items recovered included about 217 bottles, a bag of sugar, charms, 17 mobile phones, ₦187,000 cash, two laptops, eight slings, a knife, an external hard drive, identity cards, a National Identity Number (NIN) card, and two motorcycles.
“Preliminary findings indicate that some of the recovered materials were intended for the fabrication of explosive devices, while others were linked to coordinated criminal operations.”
Other exhibits recovered included a document detailing potential target locations, suggesting a well-planned attack that could have resulted in significant casualties and damage to property.
Mr. Lawal noted that early investigations suggest the group was actively involved in assembling IEDs allegedly targeted at government infrastructure, with indications that their network may extend beyond Akure.
He warned landlords and property managers to conduct proper background checks on tenants to prevent criminals from using residential buildings as operational bases.
The suspects remain in custody, while investigations continue to uncover possible collaborators and sponsors. They are expected to be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
