Atiku escapes death, 2 Arrested, PDP demands investigation…

Former vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, at the weekend cheated death as Police confirmed arrest of two suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a mission to attack his residence in Yola, Adamawa State.

Spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed that operatives of the command on Sunday arrested two suspected terrorists and handed them over to the military for further investigation.

“One Jibrilla Mohammed was arrested at the residence of the former vice president in Yola, and while interrogating him, we got to arrest his accomplice. During his interrogation, he confessed to being a member of the dreaded Boko Haram sect. He revealed a plot to bomb Waziri Atiku’s residence, along with faculties at the American University of Nigeria, Yola, as well as the Modibbo Adama Central Mosque,” he said.

Meanwhile, PDP  has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the attempted terrorist attack.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, yesterday, it stated that the confession of the arrested alleged assailants, indicated a sponsored attempt on Atiku’s life.

“Our party believes that the intent of the sponsors of this evil plot is to silence our presidential candidate, massacre innocent Nigerians and cause chaos, confusion and anarchy in the polity.

“Our party charges the Inspector General of Police to take the lead provided by the confession of the assailants to track down their sponsors and bring them to book in the interest of the security, unity and wellbeing of our nation.

“The PDP also calls on security agencies to tighten security around Atiku Abubakar and members of his family at this critical time in our democratic process.

“Our party commends the collaborative effort of the vigilant people of Yola, Adamawa State and security agencies in foiling the attack while urging Nigerians to remain calm and alert as the authorities commence investigation to fish out those behind this evil plot.”