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Two arrested for attempting to bomb Idembia bridge in Ebonyi

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Two people have been arrested in Ebonyi State for attempting to bomb a bridge in Ezza South Local government Area.

The suspects were caught while planting the improvised explosive devices on Idembia bridge.

Governor David Umahi stated this in a special security situation broadcast on Friday.

He said the arrest followed intelligence reports that some members of a political party were planning to bomb Bridges and other installations in the state.

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He said the two suspects were arrested by villagers living close to the bridge which links Ezza South to Ohaozara local government area.

The governor also said that a National Assembly Candidate of a political party a few days ago went to a quarry site in the state to purchase explosives but was turned down by the operators who also reported to the state government.

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