In a recent development, the Defence Headquarters has announced via its verified Twitter account that the Nigerian troops have arrested suspected masterminds of the bombings in Sabon-Gari Local Government Area, Secretariat, Kaduna State and Jos, Plateau State.
#FLASH: Troops have arrested a mastermind of the Jos & Zaria bombing at a checkpoint in Gombe /..1
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) July 8, 2015
#FLASH: following an operation by combined team of military & DSS operatives. More details. /..2
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) July 8, 2015
The death toll in the Sabon-Gari bombing was 25 while 32 injured are currently receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika Zaria, Kaduna.