Aiyedatiwa Confirms Foiled Bomb Plot Targeting Ondo Government House

Fidelis David in Akure

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced that security forces recently disrupted an alleged plot to bomb the Ondo State Government House, calling the operation one of several quiet successes in the state’s ongoing fight against insecurity.

The governor made the statement on Wednesday night during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, reflecting on the security situation in Ondo State after the conviction of suspects involved in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo.

According to Aiyedatiwa, the planned attack was uncovered about three to four months ago when intelligence reports flagged suspicious activity by a group of youths allegedly targeting the seat of government.

He explained that the suspects first lodged in a hotel before moving to a rented apartment, where security operatives later found materials and equipment believed to be linked to the plot.

“Following intelligence reports, the police and Amotekun moved in, raided the location, arrested the suspects, and they remain in custody,” the governor said.

Aiyedatiwa noted that investigators had not yet determined the exact motive behind the alleged plot but emphasized that the incident highlighted the security challenges facing the state and the need for constant vigilance.

The governor said many successful security operations often go unnoticed because attacks are prevented before they occur.

“So much work is being done. Security is one responsibility that leaders carry that is not so visible to everybody. It is only when there is a lapse that it will look as if the government has not been doing enough. We have been doing so much,” he said.

Speaking about security efforts across the South‑West, Aiyedatiwa said governors in the region were working closely together to strengthen safety and intelligence gathering.

“What I am saying in essence is that we are talking to ourselves; we are working,” he said, adding that recent meetings among governors focused on enhancing collaboration through regional security outfits such as Amotekun.

The governor also welcomed the conviction of four persons linked to the Owo church massacre, describing the judgment as a major victory for justice and the rule of law.

“For us in Ondo State, we are happy that this judgment is a victory for the rule of law and for all the victims attacked, not just in Owo, Ondo State, but all who have been attacked at one time or the other by these terrorists,” he said.