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Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Beaf: 9:10pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
[size=14pt]Police in Nigeria name 2 suspects in the dual car bombings that struck during celebrations[/size] By Bashir Adigun (CP) – 13 minutes ago ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria's federal police force named two men Sunday night as the "masterminds" behind the bombings that struck the West African nation's capital during its independence celebrations. Meanwhile, a lawyer in South Africa confirmed that an ex-leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, the group that claimed responsibility for the Friday attack, faces a terrorism charge over his alleged involvement in the plot. [size=14pt]Federal police spokesman Emmanuel Ojukwu in a statement named the two men as Ben Jessy and Chima Orlu[/size]. He offered no further details about the two Nigerian men, other than warning the public that harbouring them would be a criminal offence. "It is clear that the intention of the perpetrators of the evil act was to truncate Nigeria's celebration of half a century of her political freedom," the statement read. "Their motive was to cut short the joy of men and women of goodwill and to pour shame and contempt on our president and indeed the entire nation." The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, also known by the acronym MEND, issued a warning to journalists about an hour before the attacks Friday, telling people to stay away from festivities at Eagle Square in Abuja. It blamed Nigeria's government for doing nothing to end the unceasing poverty in the delta as the nation receives billions of dollars from oil revenue. One car bomb exploded, drawing police, firefighters and the curious to the street near a federal courthouse. Five minutes later, a second car bomb exploded, apparently intended to target those drawn to the scene. A third, smaller explosion struck inside Eagle Square during the ceremony, apparently injuring one security officer. However, MEND has denied placing any explosives inside the venue. MEND has destroyed oil pipelines, kidnapped petroleum company workers and fought government troops since 2006. The attack Friday marked the first time it targeted Nigeria's capital — and came within a 10-minute walk of where President Goodluck Jonathan and others attended celebrations marking Nigeria's 50th anniversary of independence from Britain. The police statement said another arrest had already been made by authorities over the bombing. On Sunday, a lawyer for ex-MEND leader Henry Okah confirmed his client had been arrested in Johannesburg. Ulrich Roux, an attorney with the South African firm representing Okah, said Okah was arrested Saturday. Roux said Okah "claims that he knows nothing of any of these bombings." Roux said Okah was arrested and jailed under South African counterterrorism legislation, but has not been charged. Okah is expected be brought to court for a preliminary hearing Monday. Meanwhile, Nigeria's president has blamed a "small terrorist group that resides outside Nigeria" for the bombings. Jonathan's assertions, coming in a statement from his office Sunday night, go against MEND's claim of responsibility. The statement quoted Jonathan as saying "investigations show that members of MEND have said they know nothing about" claiming responsibility for the attacks. However, it offered no other details. http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5in4-Q2hMEQLzZAWCbJC0Rr4FXY3Q?docId=4723934 |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by monkeyleg: 9:15pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
sorry oh, but these sound like made up names. By the way I getting very confused about this whole thing. Did GJ not say at sometime that Mend were responsible, now it is a group based abroad, not quite sure what we should believe. But make we dey look |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Nobody: 9:21pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
monkeyleg: so much for cool calm and collected. our commander in chief is running from pillar to post in mad circles disgraceful |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Beaf: 9:21pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
monkeyleg: Yes o! They are made up. Dunce. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Mobinga: 9:30pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
Chima Orlu and Ben jessy I am not surprised after all Michael Jackson and Eminem voted in the last elections |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Ehoi: 9:32pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
I didn't know people are so smart, they can even tell if a person exist or not just by hearing their names. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by monkeyleg: 9:33pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
@Beaf, I did not insult you when i made my comment. I think you are begining to show the kind of low life you are. That you cannot respond to someones post without passing some sort of stupid childish, backstreet alley comments, but I am not suprised. You represent the typical thrash that constantly comes from the GJ camp. Well done |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by chyz(m): 9:39pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
The bombing just happened 2 days ago. He said he already knew who they were the next day. Hows that possible? And now they happen to give non-ijaw(MEND) and non-northern(boko haram) but and Igbo and fake english name.Wow! GEJ better have the media tailored because it is going to be the cause of him losing SE votes and also othe southern votes as well. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by labiyemmy(m): 9:40pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
Some people should be ruling America - just by seeing names - they can predict if the person exist or not - wow. I have always said a Nigeria will rule the world/. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by labiyemmy(m): 9:41pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
there are actually more empty headed nin compoops online than i always assumed. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by tpiah: 9:42pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
I have always said a Nigeria will rule the world/. if they let him near obama, he will. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Nobody: 9:42pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
Mobinga:hahahaha lolrmof |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Mobinga: 9:45pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
toba: |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by netotse(m): 9:47pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
ehen o. . . people have been complaining that GEJ didn't name ppl when he said it wasn't MEND but now that the govt has released names, people are turning around to complain. . . |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by chyz(m): 9:50pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
netotse: The thing is how do you get the names that quick? It just happened 2 days ago. Its been years and nigeria still doesn't have the real name of Jomo Gbomo!LOL |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by onemopol: 9:52pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
chyz: Are you not being ST. U.PID for making a statement like this? You guys can go to hell with your useless SE votes which is fast turning a blackmail tool. Your warrior Ikemba already promised the evil genius igbo votes anyway. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by onemopol: 9:52pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
People should allow the security agents do their job. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by chyz(m): 9:54pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
one mopol: Like i care what you type woman. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by DisGuy: 9:55pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
if they are from 'abroad' surely the government will show us their picture so we know not to approach them at least they will be on a national database somewhere- electoral list, student i.d card, previous criminal record, airport tickets?? |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by chyz(m): 9:56pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
Dis Guy: GBAM! |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by monkeyleg: 9:58pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
But hang on, these were the same police that were given 5days notice before the bombing, now it has taken them just 2days to realise first it was mend, now its some phantom foreign based group, and yes guess what we even have names, which may be real ,but sounds made up to me. And to top it up we have a junkyard dog barking at anyone who raises an eyebrow. Phew what a country. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by tpiah: 10:01pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
it is MEND it is foreign based potato, potahtoe |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Nobody: 10:02pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=523255.msg6853322#msg6853322 South African Police Raid Home Of Exiled MEND Leader, Henry Okah relevant quotes from the topic: Beaf: Ibime: Beaf: beafs quote when it first happened Beaf: |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Nobody: 10:04pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5626101-146/mend_apologises_for_abuja_deaths_.csp MEND apologises for causing Abuja deaths i believe it should be clear to all. mend issued a warning to the fg, the fg retailiated by sending the sa police after okah. daft move there - why would okah keep weapons in his house? the real disgrace is the attitude of gej and his security apparatus they had advance warning, and still chose to carry on with celebrations this is probably why the bombs exploded some distance away from them so, our president went on with the celebrations, safe and sound in his bullet proof vest under his clothes, covered by a swath of security , and indifferent to the lives of lesser nigerians who he KNEW were at risk |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by mamagee3(f): 10:06pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
Mobinga:*Death* Next, it'll be Belly dancer Chukwuma and Cosmos Chuka. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by 9ijaMan: 10:06pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
Amazingly they have come up with some names without arresting those who bear the names. How can you give names of the culprits when you don't have them yet? Oooopppssss, ! I forgot we have data base of 9jans and as someone stated earlier, they must have picked the names off the millions of air tickets that entered 9ja within the last week. Are we also relegating the $100million story? I guess we should get a the name of the bank(s) through which the money was wired. Abi na Ghana must go bags dem use transfer such an amount? |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by rocoboy: 10:06pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
since when did nigeria became so big a country to even attract terrorist Its all lies our politicians are the ones behind it remember 2011 elections is here already and this is just the beginning of their atrocities to get political positions. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Nobody: 10:08pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
Federal police spokesman Emmanuel Ojukwu in a statement named the two men as Ben Jessy and Chima Orlu. He offered no further details about the two Nigerian men, other than warning the public that harbouring them would be a criminal offence. now let me get this straight our government was able to issue the names, but could not include pictures, details , known associates, last residence, and all the ything that will enable Nigerians to catch these people? what of the 'families' of these 'suspects'? are they cooperating in the 'investigation'? are these people on national tv yet? who were their last employers nigeria police . i bow |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by MaziUche0(m): 10:10pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
Why is an Igbo man a suspect? All jokes aside, but this is not our conflict. . . Don't pin the blame on an Igbo man! That is a warning. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by tpiah: 10:14pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
possibly the casualties would have been greater if they hadnt moved swiftly in south africa. |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by Nobody: 10:16pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
beaf is amazing. i swear. the same fellow who was scared because 'mend is rearming' is suddenly issuing bizarre chase your tail far out there conspiracy theories |
Re: Police In Nigeria Name 2 Suspects In The Dual Car Bombings by superboi(m): 10:18pm On Oct 03, 2010 |
oyb the purpose of terrorism is to cause disruption to order in the society, if the event was stopped and the bomb did not go off all you guys go they call Goodluck fear fear, just like if george bush had grounded all fligth on 11/09/2001 based on intell report all american would have labelled him over reactive. |
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