(http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/thumbnail.php?file=Ayuba_and_DRUM_536837692.jpg&size=article_medium) Usman and the drums of combustible chemicals intercepted by SSS...yesterday Operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) yesterday in Kano impounded 35 drums of highly combustible chemicals and powdery substances allegedly used by the Boko Haram sect to produce bombs.
The Director, SSS in Kano State, Bassey Eteng, broke the news while briefing reporters.
He alleged that the items were used to produce Improvised Explosive Device (IED), used by the Boko Haram members.
Eteng said the agency acted on a tip-off provided by a suspect assisting the SSS in its investigation into the sect’s activities in the state.
He did not mention the area where the raid was carried out.
“During interrogation, the suspect named Ayuba Usman as the supplier of the chemicals and other materials used by the sect to produce explosives.”
The SSS director said acting on the weight and magnitude of the information, security operatives from Giginyu swooped on the undisclosed chemical market and impounded dangerous items.
“Security agents are making efforts to curb the activities of the Boko Haram group. Yesterday, we arrested a suspect found to have links with the extremists, based on the statement by a suspect.”
Eteng said the impounded chemicals could also be used for economic and domestic purposes. “But in this case, they were supplied to make bombs.”
TheNation