The Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that it foiled planned attacks by Boko Haram on the embassies of the United States Of America and that of the United Kingdom. It also added that six people were arrested in connection with the dastard plan.
In a statement, the DSS said five of the men had “perfected plans” to attack the embassies. They were arrested on 25 and 26 March in Abuja and central Benue state, the DSS added. During the operation to thwart this plan, five key suspects, namely: Isa Jibril, Jibril Jibril, Abu Omale Jibril, Halidu Sule and Amhodu Salifu, were arrested.”
The DSS had earlier arrested the sixth person, a 20 year old Boko Haram member, Adamu Datti on 22 March in north-eastern Yobe state, and he confessed to being part of the group’s “sinister activities”, the DSS said.
“In the month of April, two (2) suspected Ansaru kingpins, Ahmed Momoh and Al-amin Mohammed Jamin were arrested on 4th April, 2017 at Igarra, Akoko Edo LGA, Edo State. “The duo were confirmed associates of Abu Uwais, a main Ansaru kingpin terrorizing residents in Kogi and Edo States. “While these terrorists are already undergoing detailed investigations, the Service stepped up its efforts at stamping out the menace of kidnapping.
“In Rivers State for instance, Daniel Dibiamaka was arrested on 24th March, 2017 at Obio/Akpor LGA, for his complicity in the kidnap of one Emmanuel Orji Ukah on 20th January, 2017. “On that same day, Godsgift Isioma was arrested over his plan to kidnap one Dr. G.N Douglas.”
