Identities of Boko Haram members planning to attack Atiku

A suspected Boko Haram member planning an attack on the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, was apprehended at Atiku’s residence in Yola, Adamawa State. The suspect, identified as Jubrila Mohammed, 29, hails from Damboa in Borno State.

Jubrila Mohammed was among three other individuals arrested during the operation. They were found to be planning to target organizations associated with Atiku Abubakar and other sensitive locations in Yola. The other suspects are Mohammed Bulama, 28, Ibrahim Mohammed, 27, and Musa Mohammed, 26.

Atiku’s Media Office issued a statement confirming the incident, emphasizing the vigilance and prompt response of security operatives. The suspects have been handed over to military authorities for further investigation and action.

A statement by Atiku’s Media Office reads: “Police arrest four suspects in plot to attack Atiku, others in Yola

“We wish to alert the Nigerian public that at about 9:44 pm on Sunday, 23 July, 2023, a man seeking to confirm the residence of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar in Yola was apprehended at the gate of the residence.

“The man who was apprehended by security operatives at the residence of Atiku Abubakar was later handed over to the police.

“Upon further interrogation by the Police, the suspect identified himself as a 29 year-old Jubrila Mohammed and confessed to being a Boko Haram member from Damboa in Borno State.

“The suspect also informed the Police that he and his colleagues, who were later arrested too, intended to attack organisations associated with Atiku Abubakar and some other sensitive locations in Yola.

“All four suspects have been handed over to military authorities.

“We commend the police for the work that they continue to do in this particular investigation.

“We further ask that other relevant security agencies remain on top of their brief.”