A University of Uyo (UNIUYO) diploma student, Kufre Anwana, was caught with two improvised explosive devices (IEDS) at the male hostel of the school on Monday.
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It was gathered that some students, on noticing a bag containing the IEDs which were in custody of the suspect, alerted the operatives of Peace on Campus Initiative (PCI).
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Operatives of PCI were said to have trailed the suspect to his hostel where it was discovered that the suspected bomber was in possession of IEDs.
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The Anti-bomb squad of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Ikot AkpanAbia, Uyo, which was drafted to the scene ascertain situation, on discovering the IEDs, arrested the suspect.
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The squad, according to eyewitnesses, detonated the two IEDs, even as they conducted a search round the hostel.
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When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command, DSP Etim Dickson, confirmed the incident urging students and parents to stay calm.
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This country has truly degenerated to something else. Imagine applying all the knowledge gained in school for this type of devilish act.