Mastermind Of Nyanya Bomb Blast Finally Extradited Back To Nigeria

The alleged mastermind of the April 14 bomb blast in Nyanya, Abuja, Sodiq Ogwuche, who has been held in Sudan since he was declared wanted by the Department of State Security which identified him as the mastermind of the blast along with one Mohammed Tsigo, who is still at large has been repatriated to Nigeria by the Federal Government to face the law court. He arrived Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja around 2:45pm today with members of the interpol

Police uncover plans by terrorists to attack Abuja transport service

Below is a Police press statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Frank Mba...

Credible intelligence reports at the disposal of the Nigeria Police indicate that terrorists have perfected plot to carry out attacks on the Abuja transport sector. The attacks which are intended to cause panic amongst Abuja residents and visitors alike are planned to be perpetrated through suicide bombings, or through the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) concealed in luggage, bags, cans, and other receptacles. The Police High Command therefore, while ordering FCT Commissioner of Police in particular and other CPs in adjoining States to beef-up security at major parks around Abuja and its environs, enjoins the general public, particularly those within and outside the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to be roundly vigilant and report any suspicious persons, objects, movements or activities to the Security Forces without delay. 

Meanwhile, the Police

Confusion Over Apapa Explosion, As Police, State Fire Service, Journalists Contradict Each Other

There has been confusion ever since an explosion rocked  Folawiyo axis of Creek Road, Apapa in Lagos Wednesday night.

Residents are of the opinion that it was a bomb blast as opposed the Police claim that a tanker carrying fuel burst into flames in the area while led to the loud sound. The Director of the State Fire Service was also contacted by journalists and he said the explosion wasn't a bomb blast but a gas explosion, a report which contradicts that of the Police.

However some journalists and residents of Apapa say they won’t let the government deceive them because it was clear that what happened was a bomb blast and not a gas explosion or a fuel tanker bursting into flames.

One Adaobi a staff of the company whose building was affected by the blast spoke to Vanguard saying, she still can’t come to terms with the fact that insurgency is now at her doorsteps.

‘Boko Haram plans to bomb Abuja with petrol tankers’ - SSS

The SSS on Wednesday June 18 said the Boko Haram sect is planning to bomb Abuja with petrol tankers within the next few days. The Coordinator of the National Information Centre, Mike Omeri, made this known at a briefing in Abuja alongside the Deputy Director of the DSS, Marilyn Ogar

"The Nigerian Security services had received intelligence report to the effect that insurgents intends seizing petrol tankers and plant improvised devices in the tankers and drive them to crowded places in Abuja.

“Against this backdrop, we hereby call on the Petrol Tankers Association to be on the red alert and advise their members to report any attempt or seizure of their vehicles to security agencies.

“In this wise, Nigerians are also advised to report any broken down tanker in any part of the territory to security agencies. Similarly, we are using this opportunity to appeal to the public to be on the alert particularly when they see any tanker driving dangerously." He said

This is Too Bad,See Live Photos From The Bomb Blast in Nyanya Abuja, 70 people confirmed dead

 After the bomb blast in Nyanya, Abuja on April 14, 2014, Boko Haram commander, Shekau boasted that he is now in the Federal Capital city and dared our security agencies to come after him if they can. Nothing was done and to make good his boast, another bomb has once again been detonated in the same city.

This is beyond ordinary. Many people have lost their lives. Will somebody still go to dance in Kano tomorrow and tell us that all is well? Or are we going to have truly leadership? See more photos below...