Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has revealed that security operatives foiled a plot to bomb the Ondo State Government House a few months ago. The governor disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, June 3.
Details of the Foiled Attack
Aiyedatiwa said the planned attack was uncovered through intelligence reports and thwarted by a joint operation involving the police and Amotekun personnel. The suspects had initially lodged in a hotel before moving to a rented apartment, where security operatives uncovered materials believed to be linked to the planned attack.
“Following intelligence reports, the police and Amotekun moved in, raided the location, arrested the suspects, and they remain in custody,” he said.
Investigation Ongoing
The governor stated that the incident occurred about three to four months ago, adding that investigators are still trying to determine the motive behind the plot. He emphasized that the operation highlights the often unseen efforts of security agencies in preventing attacks before they happen.
“Security is one responsibility that leaders carry that is not so visible to everybody. It is only when there is a lapse that it will look as if the government has not been doing enough. We have been doing so much,” he said.
Conviction of Church Attack Suspects
Aiyedatiwa welcomed the conviction of four suspects linked to the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, describing the judgment as a victory for justice and the victims of terrorism. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all residents in Ondo State.
