Six Nabbed as Police Avert Planned Bomb Attacks in Ondo

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Ondo State Police Command has successfully thwarted a planned bomb attack, arresting six suspects who were allegedly preparing to unleash terror on critical government infrastructure in Akure. This decisive action, executed on April 15, 2026, highlights the vigilance and effectiveness of our security forces in safeguarding the state.

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Acting swiftly on intelligence received, our operatives were strategically deployed to the identified location, where the suspects were apprehended before they could execute their planned attack.

Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal detailed the operation, explaining that it was initiated following "credible and actionable intelligence" about a criminal syndicate operating across state lines. The swift deployment of operatives led to the apprehension of the suspects before they could execute their nefarious plans. A thorough search of their hideout in the Oke-Odu area yielded a disturbing cache of materials suspected to be components for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), alongside other incriminating items, including cash, communication devices, and what are described as "criminal charms."

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A search of the suspects’ hideout in the Oke-Odu area of Akure uncovered materials suspected to be components for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), alongside other incriminating items.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the group was actively assembling explosive devices, with a document mapping out potential targets also recovered, underscoring the premeditated nature of their plot. The arrested individuals have been identified as Adekunle Prosper (56), Ojo Olumide (39), Tope Kolawole (40), Ahmed Salihu (40), Bolaji Adebowale (46), and Gbadebo Abidemi (43). The police's proactive stance in dismantling this threat is a crucial service to the residents of Akure, who were potentially on the brink of a devastating attack.

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A document mapping out potential targets was also recovered, indicating a premeditated and coordinated plan.

Furthermore, in a related development, the command reported the arrest of 10 suspected cultists, including a high-profile kingpin, during a crackdown in Ondo Town. This individual, Oluwatosin Temitope, has been on the police wanted list for a series of violent incidents. The successful operations against both the bomb plotters and the cultists demonstrate the Ondo State Police Command's unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. The Commissioner's warning to property owners about thoroughly screening tenants serves as a vital reminder for community vigilance.

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House owners and property managers must carry out thorough background checks to prevent their premises from being used as criminal bases.