The suspect was arrested at the gate while trying to drive into Bori Camp between 12 noon and 1 pm. It was gathered that two soldiers, who were on a routine stop-and-search at the gate, recovered items alleged to be harmful in the suspect’s car before apprehending him.
The spokesman for the 2 Amphibious Brigade, Major Aminu Ilyasu, who confirmed the arrest, explained that the suspect was arrested as he attempted to drive into the army barracks.
Ilyasu stated that the man, who was riding a private car at the time he was arrested, was immediately taken to the barracks for interrogation.
He said, “Between 12 noon and 1 pm today, soldiers on guard arrested a middle-aged man at the gate of the 2 Amphibious Brigade in Port Harcourt as he tried to drive into the barracks.
“He was arrested with items suspected could be used to do something harmful. The man is currently in our custody and we are still investigating.”
When asked if the suspect was carrying a bomb or any explosive, the 2 Amphibious Brigade spokesman declined making further comment pending the end of their investigation.
Ilyasu refused to state the identity of the suspect, insisting that ongoing investigation could be jeopardised if the name of the suspect was mentioned.
“I cannot say the items are bombs. But we feel they could be used to do something harmful. Again, we cannot reveal all this now because it could jeopardise our investigation,” he said.
The army spokesman pointed out that the 2 Amphibious Brigade had beefed up security, including closing all the gates leading to the barracks, except the main gate where the suspect was apprehended.
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