Four Would-Be Mosque Bombers Arrested In Kano

Four suspected mosque bombers were this afternoon arrested in Kano State, half an hour after they were supposed to have set-off a bomb in a mosque in FageLocal Government. Their bombs, which were concealed in a polythene bag, were defused.

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the suspects are in its custody. A source gave the names of the men to SaharaReporters as: MohammedSaidu Lawan, Salisu Adamu, Saminu Haruna, andAbdullahi Mohammed.

The targeted mosque was to have been bombed around 2pm on a day of worship, but luck ran out on the prospective perpetrators at about 1:30p.m.

A source in the Police Anti-bomb unit said the situation created panic as many residents who were trooping-in for prayers decided to pray in other mosques.

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Bomb Scare In Abuja, Offices Evacuate Staff

Offices have been evacuated over fears that a deadly explosive had been planted in a location in the city centre.

The Wuse Zone 5 area of Abuja is in chaos, as organizations scramble to evacuate staff, after information spread of a perceived bomb in the area.

The explosive device is believed to be planted between Top View Hotel and the headquarters of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps office in the area.

The area also has the headquarters of the People’s Democratic Party, banks, and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

A witness, who works with FIRS told PREMIUM TIMES that the entire area has been evacuated and the police anti-bomb squad alerted. He said heavy traffic has built up in the area, movement restricted to one lane.

“We are waiting for the anti bomb squad to either detonate it or declare the area safe,” the witness said.

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Boko Haram Cell Leader, Habib Bama, Dies From Gunshot Wounds

Habibu Bama, a cell leader for Boko Haram and the suspected mastermind of the Christmas Day bloody attack on Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla, Niger State is dead.

Mr. Bama, who was arrested Thursday in Damaturu, Yobe State as he attempted to grab a gun from a soldier, died early this morning from gunshot wounds he received from agents of the Joint Task Force battling the extremist Islamist sect.

More than 42 worshipers and bystanders died in the Christmas Day attack, one of the most

Massive Bombings in Damaturu, Yobe State

SaharaReporters has just been alerted that a series of massive bombings and gunshots are currently underway in the New Jerusalem area of Damaturu, Yobe State. The attacks began around 5:00pm, according to witnesses who say that no less the 25 gunshots have been heard.The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) and Boko Haram militants are engaged in gun fighting near the residence of the state governor.

A local pastor has just informed SaharaReporters that the sporadic shootings are still taking place. He, along with church members, are in hiding as the fighting between JTF forces and Boko Haram members is increasing in intensity.

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Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Kaduna And Zaria Church Bombings

Radical islamist militant group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the bombing of three churches that killed at least 50 people in Zaria and Kaduna town yesterday. The sect targeted mostly children and women in the Zaria attacks.

The sect spokesperson Abu Qaqa said the current massacre of christians was done to avenge the past killings of Muslims and desecration of Mosques in Zonkwa, Yelwan Shendam, Tafawa Balewa, where they said Mosques were turned into brothels and drinking joints, while Christians continue to carry on with impunity and

At least 24 Dead, 125 wounded In Church Bombings And Reprisal Attacks In Kaduna

Daily Trust has confirmed that at least 13 people lost their lives in the bomb attacks on three churches in Kaduna this morning.

In addition, about 11 others have been killed in reprisal attacks across the town.

According to Dr. Taylor Adeyemi, the acting Chief Medical Director of St. Luke's hospital in Wusasa, 40 victims, mostly children were brought into their hospital following the blast at ECWA in Wusasa. Of this number, three were dead on arrival.

From the blast at the Christ the King Cathedral at No. 80 Yoruba street Daily Trust confirmed 10 dead and

Church Bombings In Zaria

Suicide bombers attacked two churches in Zaria this morning according to eyewitnesses. A church member of the ECWA church in Wusasa area of Zaria told Saharareporters that there is ongoing gunfight between the police and unidentified gunmen on the scene of the second suicide attack on the premises of the CKC church on Yoruba Road in Sabon Gari area of the old city.

SaharaReporters sources in Zaria said that the attacks were carried out by suicide bombers driving bomb-rigged cars. Several witnesses said the bombings appear coordinated and happened almost at the same time in both locations.

The ECWA bomber reportedly dressed like a woman. Sabon Gari and Wasasa area are predominantly occupied by christisans in Zaria.

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Fresh Blast Hits Kaduna Church

A second round of church bombings has occurred in Kaduna city in the Tirkaniya area. Citizen reporters said a Shalom church was bombed a few hours after two churches were bombed in Zaria.

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Suicide Bomber Rips Through Church In Jos

A massive bomb blast has ripped through St Agnes church on Rukuba road in Jos city, the capital of Plateau state.

A suicide bomber drove straight to the altar of the church before exploding its bomb rigged car killing at least four people.

St Agnes church is adjacent to various churches and a few minutes away from one of Maxwell Khobe barracks, on of the largest army barracks in the city.

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