Men of the State Security Service (SSS), Kano State command yesterday paraded a middle-aged man, Ayuba Usman, who was arrested for alleged possession of over 35 drums of highly inflammable chemicals suspected to be used in making improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other locally manufactured bombs.
The highly combustible chemicals along with other explosive substances were seized from the suspect following an intensive investigation by security agents that led to his arrest in Kano metropolis.
The state’s SSS director, Mr. Bassey Eteng said the suspect was arrested in an undisclosed market on Tuesday, following a tip-off by some concerned members of the community.
He added that the suspect was found through investigations to have close links with some extremist elements. “We have been following this situation very judiciously and painstakingly to be able to arrive at what is happening,” he added.
Bassey said that security had been beefed up in their effort to hunt down terrorists in the state by trailing their activities and movements in order to make the state safe for all.
He said based on statements made by high-profile suspects “we were able to know that the suspect, Ayuba Usman, has been providing chemicals to the extremist groups which they have been using to make explosive devices”.