8 terror suspects arrested in FCT

Eight persons are currently being interrogated after a raid by security agencies on Abuja suburbs, Defence Headquarters has disclosed.

Defence spokesman, Chris Olukolade, a major general, said the agencies were on joint surveillance and patrols mission in the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday.

He said: “The arrested persons are helping ongoing investigation with useful information after the operation which is sequel to intelligence reports.

“Most of those arrested are foreigners who were picked up around Kugbo and areas adjoining the Nyanya site of the recent bombings in the Federal Capital.

“Those confirmed to constitute threat to security will be handed over to appropriate prosecutorial agency on conclusion of the preliminary investigations.”

There have been two terror attacks on Nyanya since April 14, 2014, leading to over 100 deaths and 200 injuries.

Nigeria will play host to the 7th World Economic Forum Africa in Abuja next week amid heightened security challenges.

The summit will be attended by over 10 heads of state and government as well as over 900 delegates from 70 countries.

Presidents of Algeria, Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and Togo have confirmed attendance.

Former British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, and former President of Brazil, Lula da Silva, are expected to attend.

Also, over 50 chief executives of big global corporations have confirmed attendance.

Federal government has heightened security ahead of the summit.