The
suspect fled to an unknown destination after a failed attempt to detonate the
improvised explosive devices at the check point.
An
eyewitness who was at the scene on Friday stated that the suspected bomber had
concealed the devices with bags of maize, house utensils, beddings and other
items. He was said to be driving from
Gombe to Dadin Kowa-Biu.
Police check point
According
to the witness, the suspect first attempted to bribe the policemen at the
Dutsen Kura check point near Dadin Kowa in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area
of Gombe State.
He
said the policemen on duty refused the bribe and insisted that he should park
his van for checking.
The
source said at that point, the suspected bomber rammed the vehicle into one of
the drums filled with sand which was used as a barricade, apparently for the
devices to explode.
He
said that on realising that the devices did not explode, the suspect rushed out
of the vehicle and fled into the bush.
The
suspect had earlier beaten two other police check points on the Gombe-Biu road
before he ran out of luck.
Briefing
newsmen at the scene, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Gombe State
Police Command, Mr Fwaje Atajiri, said the suspect had fled to an unknown
destination.
Atajiri,
a Deputy Superintendent of Police, assured the people that the police were
investigating the incident.
He
showed newsmen the vehicle with registration number, MUS 104 BR (Lagos), which
was used by the suspect to convey the items.
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