The Bauchi state police command on Sunday, apprehended seven persons over alleged attempt to bomb ‘COCIN’ Church at ‘Miya Barkatai’ in Toro local government area of the State.
The State Commissioner of Police Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba who confirmed the incident explained that the suspects were caught with dangerous weapons and explosives meant for destroying the place of worship.
?“Immediately we got the report, we deployed our men who arrested seven of the suspects with something like explosives and we are waiting for the bomb experts to confirm because sometimes after investigation it may turn out to be something not the Improvised Explosives Devices”, he said.
Aduba said investigation is currently going on after which the culprits will be arraigned and asked people of the area to remain calm.
Eye witnesses however disclosed that the incident had caused high tension as other members of the church wanted to lynch the accused bombers but were prevented by the security agents who took them to the state police Headquarters.