Lagos suicide bomber arrested in Ikorodu

By EVELYN USMAN & BOSE ADEBAYO
IKORODU—An attempt by a 26-year-old-suspected suicide bomber* to blow up a church in Ikorodu area of Lagos was foiled, yesterday, following his* arrest.

The development threw residents into panic as news of* alleged infiltration of the* Boko Harm’s sect* into Lagos spread.

The suspected suicide bomber later identified as Olasunkanmi Ismail, reportedly scaled through the fence into Methodist Church at Ita-Elewa area of Ikorodu* about 7.30 am.

Suspecting his movement, some curious neighbours reportedly alerted the church’s securitymen, who subsequently apprehended Olasunkanmi, who was clad in a yellow T-shirt and a black trouser.

When searched, a can covered with a paper on which was scribbled ‘open in case of emergency’ was found in his pocket.

During interrogation, Ismail, who claimed he was sent to plant an explosive* on the church’s premises, refused to disclose the identity of the sender.

A mob which gathered in front of the church attempted to lynch him, but was prevented by the church’s presbyter, Rev. Mathew Ogunsiji,who* invited policemen from Ikorodu Division.

Men of the Anti-Bomb Squad later arrived the scene where a search was conducted round* the church’s premises and the suspect whisked away by policemen from Ikorodu Division.

Speaking with Vanguard, Rev. Ogusiji said the suspect was found hiding somewhere near the graveyard, adding that his attempt to escape was foiled by the church’s securitymen.

He said: “We were scared when he said he was sent to plant a bomb in the church. We then contacted the Commissioner of Police, who sent a team of anti-bomb squad to a search the premises but said they did not discover any bomb. This has sent a signal to us to improve on our security system which we hope to do.’’

Spokesman for the Anti Bomb* Explosive Ordance Disposal, EOD, Mr. Gbolahan, said it was a mere bomb scare.

According to him, “The issue is no issue, but just a scare. When our men were informed ,* our EOD technicians got there and* discovered a bottle covered with* an inscription, ‘in case of emergency.’

”The men applied EOD procedure* and swept the entire church premises, but did not find any bomb. There is no cause for alarm.” He assured Lagosians to go about their legal businesses.

Spokesman for the Lagos Police Command,* Joseph Jaiyeoba, corroborated Gbolahan’s claims,adding that investigation was on-going.

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Have Yoruba Muslims finally joined the fray? This is gonna be bloody. Let me pop my canned soda and chilax with some popcorn to see the movie.

Religion of Peace

muslem doctrination are of the same par but if Yoruba muslem decide to join their counterpart up north then my prayers are answered
pls dont ask me how!

achi4u: muslem doctrination are of the same par but if Yoruba muslem decide to join their counterpart up north then my prayers are answered
pls dont ask me how!

Lol no need asking you how,we all know you meant well for them

Without reading the topic or post. since it is Nchara I know it is about yoruba !

odi kwa risky

Kai, see misleading headline, suicide bomber; when actually there was no bomb nor any attempt by the suspect to kill himself, yet he was labelled suicidal.
A typical case of retardeen, Phd without intelligence at work. No wonder the boko boys are turning on the media for misquoting them - though not in support of their killing of innocent lives. SMH.

he is a westerner..........

Una don start again ba? This foolish news has been dispelled in another thread na haba!! The guy na thief not bomber.

At times I really wonder. Between the Yoruba muslims and Hausa muslims who is lying? The Yorubas 'll tell u that islam did not say they should kill "un believers" that's christians and the Hausas 'll say d opposite. The Arabs practise islam d way d Hausas practise it. In fact, they quote d Koran very well pointing out to where Koran condemns christians. Me I tire o