Female student, father arrested over attempt to smuggle bomb into school in Taraba

THERE was pandemonium at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Jalingo, Taraba State, as a female student, identified as Blessing, alongside her father, were caught with a cache of explosives they wanted to smuggle into the school.

The attempt was foiled as the school internal security operatives were conducting the conventional stop and search of luggage of all returning students.

The explosives were uncovered securedly concealed in her bag of garri.

The school management swiftly alerted the police authorities, who swung into action immediately and arrested the suspect and her father.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), John Kwaji, noted that the suspects were already in police custody. ...NigerianTribune