Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has disclosed that security operatives successfully foiled a plot to bomb the Ondo State Government House several months ago.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, June 3, Aiyedatiwa said the planned attack was uncovered through intelligence gathering and thwarted through a joint operation involving the police and the Amotekun Corps.
According to the governor, the suspects initially checked into a hotel before relocating to a rented apartment, where security personnel later discovered materials believed to be connected 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.
Aiyedatiwa revealed that the incident occurred about three to four months ago, noting that investigations are still ongoing to determine the motive behind the alleged plot.
He added that the operation underscores the often-unseen efforts of security agencies in preventing attacks before they occur.
“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,” the governor stated.
Aiyedatiwa also welcomed the conviction of four suspects linked to the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, describing the judgment as a victory for justice and for the victims of terrorism.
