Troops Apprehend Mastermind Of Gombe Bombing After Shoot Out

PRNigeria News Release

DHQ/ABJ/901/32/DDI 9 June 2015

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TROOPS APPREHEND MASTERMIND OF GOMBE BOMBING AFTER SHOOT OUT

Two masterminds of last year bombing at the Gombe Line Transport Services have been arrested after a shootout with troops in Gombe on Sunday. The two suspected high profile terrorists were eventually arrested following surveillance and intelligence operations that tracked them to a check point at Bajoga in the state.

One of them sustained serious injuries during the encounter. He is being treated at a military medical centre.

Interrogation of the suspects has started.

CHRIS OLUKOLADE
Major General
Director Defence Information