We smashed Boko Haram attack plot on Abuja -DSS

Charity Nnaji

Department of State Services (DSS) said it has smashed a plot by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-linked Boko Haram insurgents to attack western interests in Abuja.

The locations billed for attacks include the British and American embassies even as five suspected members of the group based in Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who are linked to the group, have been nabbed.

The DSS by this gallantry has prevented the loss of lives and property.

In a statement by Tony Opuiyo for the DSS said between March 25 and 26, 2017, the secret police smashed the plan coordinated by Isa Jibril, Jibril Jibril, Abu Omale Jibril, Halidu Sule and Amhodu Salifu.

He stated that on March 22, at Fika, Yobe State, a 20-year old Boko Haram member, Adamu Datti, was also arrested and confessed to the sinister activities of the group.

“On April 4, two suspected Ansaru kingpins, Ahmed Momoh and Al-amin Mohammed Jamin, who were confirmed associates of Abu Uwais, a main Ansaru kingpin terrorising residents in Kogi and Edo states, were arrested at Igarra in Akoko Edo Local Council of Edo State. 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 March 24 at Obio/Akpor Local Council for his complicity in the kidnap of one Emmanuel Orji Ukah on January 20. On that same day, Godsgift Isioma was arrested over his plan to kidnap one Dr. G.N Douglas,” Opuiyo said.