6 hidden bombs yet to Detonate in Jos

The Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev. Benjamin Kwashi, yesterday raised the alarm that there are six bombs planted in Jos, the Plateau State capital, that were yet to explode.

He, therefore, called on security agencies to combthe city to locate them.

The cleric sounded the alarm following the confession of a suspected Boko Haram member arrested in connection with the twin bomb blasts that rocked the city last week that 10 bombs were planted by the sect.

The Archbishop spoke in Minna yesterday while delivering a sermon entitled: “The Good Shepherd” at the dedication of the Minna Cathedral of the Anglican Communion and the presentation of four Archbishops.

He said: “There were twin bomb blasts a few days ago in Jos in which many people were killed. Just yesterday when I was about to come to Minna, another bomb exploded in Jos again. We are aware that one of the Boko Haram arrested by the security has confessed that they planted 10 bombs in the city.

“We are also aware that one of the bombs has been seen and defused by the police. But where are the remaining six? The police must urgently search and recover the hidden bombs to save lives and property.”

While lamenting the devastating effects of the insurgence on the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Kwashi expressed sadness over the killing of three of its deacons in Taraba State.

He said: “The Archbishop of Taraba State has sent me a report that we lost three of our deacons in the state, while in Adamawa State, eight members were recently killed. No good shepherd will be happy about such loss of his herd.”

He called on the church to remain steadfast in prayers while seeking divine intervention for the country to overcome its present security challenges.