Christians caught attempting to bomb COCIN branch in Bauchi

Nine bombers, believed to be Christians, were apprehended this morning when they attempted to bomb the Church of Christ in Nigeria at Miya Barkate, Kilometre 20, Jos-Bauchi Expressway, Bauchi State, the Premium Times has reported.
The suspected bombers are Lamba Goma, Filibus Danasa, Joshua Ali, Danjuma Sabo, Joseph Audu, Simon Gabriel, Bulus Haruna, Yohanna Ishaya and Daniel Ayuba, who was the immediate past Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Tilden Fulani Ward, Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi State.

The suspects are members of the same COCIN, Unguwar Rimi, a new and small Christian settlement between Tilden Fulani and Shere Hills.
The suspects, who were thoroughly beaten by the public, were rescued by the police and then detained at the Toro Divisional Police Station before they were transferred to the Bauchi State Police Command, Bauchi.
At about the same time this morning in neighbouring Plateau State, a bomb explosion was reported at the headquarters of the same church in Jos during a Sunday service.
The number of casualties are not certain.
The pastor of the targeted church in Bauchi State is Ishaya Izam, who recently arrived on posting from the COCIN headquarters in Jos, which was bombed this morning.
It is not clear if the two bombings are related.
A statement on the event in Bauchi State is yet to be issued by the police.
Spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police Command, Hassan Mohammed, confirmed the incident but said he would only provide details later.
“The suspects are in the police headquarters but we will give full details after investigators have ascertained the full situation,” Mr. Mohammed said.