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Man arrested with bomb inside bank in Jos

A yet-to-be-identified man has been detained after being found in possession of a bomb on the premises of a bank in Dadin Kowa town, located in the Jos South area of Plateau State.

Reports indicate that upon the discovery of the bomb, an alarm was raised, and swift action was taken to restrain the suspect, averting a potential tragedy.

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama’s post on X, the vigilant bank security personnel spotted the suspect and intervened promptly, preventing a possible attack.

In response to the alarming situation, an angry mob gathered, demanding retribution against the suspect.

However, law enforcement authorities intervened, and the suspect was handed over to the police for thorough investigation.

A photo attached to Makama’s post revealed that the bomb was strapped around the suspect’s belly.

At present, it remains unclear whether the suspect has any affiliations with terrorist organizations operating within the country.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.

Treasure Orokpo

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