- By Halimah Olamide
The bank called security and on arrival, a warning shot was fired and scared the boy and he ran outside showing security his strapped body or he detonate the bomb.
Operatives of the police command in Plateau State have arrested a 17-year-old boy, after being spotted with a bomb in a bank in Plateau state.
The 17-year old has been identified as Michael.
It was gathered that the incident occurred in Dadin Kowa town on Monday, May 13, 2024.
NPO Reports learnt that the suspect approached a cashier and demanded the sum of N100 million or he will detonate the bomb.
Unfortunately for him, an alarm was raised, and he was subsequently arrested.
In a video obtained, the suspect claimed he was forced into doing it, however, he didn’t say who forced him.
A tweet seen by NPO Reports from @CatiaKyen, read,
“The ‘teller’ calmly communicated to the bank authorities who professionally opened the exit door for customers. They told him they were making arrangement for the 100 million.
“The bank called security and on arrival, a warning shot was fired and scared the boy and he ran outside showing security his strapped body or he detonate the bomb. At first, security and passer buys ran away but they later summoned courage and chased after him.
“That was when it was discovered it was a fake bomb ladened with cellotape and plastics.
However, on interrogation, he told the security he’s from Edo and arrived Jos last year.
According to reports, a raid of his room discovered machetes, plastics, cellotape and other items.
Meanwhile, on arrival at the police station, Michael gave four different names and has also refused to write any statement.