Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, the co-mastermind of the April 14, 2014 bombing in Nyanya bus park, Abuja has been arrested in Sudan, according to reports from National Daily.
Ogwuchie who is said to be a student of Arabic Language at the International University of Africa, Sudan was arrested through the help of the Military Attaché to the Nigerian High Commission in Sudan, with the help of international security operatives.
Further reports from National Daily revealed that Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche was formerly of the Nigerian Army with service number SVC 95/104 but deserted the force in 2006. He was said to have served in the Intelligence Unit of the Nigerian Army at Child Avenue, Arakan Barracks, Lagos, between 2001 and 2006.
He was allegedly involved in terrorist activities which led to his arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Nov. 12, 2011 on his arrival from the UK. But was however, released on bail to his father, retired Col. Agene Ogwuche on Oct. 15, 2012 following intense pressure from human rights activists, who alleged human rights violation.
It could be recalled that the Department of State Services (DSS), had on Monday 12, May 2014 during a joint news conference in Abuja declared Ogwuchie and one Rufai Tsiga wanted for the bombing of Nyanya Motor Park on 14 April which killed over 75 people.
The DSS through its Director of Public Relations of DSS, Marilyn Ogar, announced the declaration,
“The sum of N25 million is hereby announced as reward for anybody with useful information on their whereabouts,” Ogar said.
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