A statement by the acting spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Col, Sani Usman, identified the arrested men as Victor Moses, Abubakar Shettima, Salisu Mohammed Bello and Umar Sadiq Madak.
The army says the men have been carrying out surveillance mission for the Boko Haram terrorists on target for suicide bombings or attacks.
The accused persons are currently undergoing further interrogation
“Victor Moses went to a mosque in Bauchi State and pretended that he wanted to be converted to Islam and the people suspecting that he was not genuine, promptly reported the matter.
On interrogation he confirmed that he was working for an Islamic cleric in Gombe (now at large) and that their point of contact was Abubakar Shetima based in Jos. He confessed to casing targets for suicide bomb attacks including that of the Catholic Church Madalla, Suleja, Niger State on Christmas day, 25th December 2011,” the army said.
At least 37 people died and 57 others were injured in an attack at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla, a satellite town of Abuja located 40 km (25 mi) from the city center.
Boko Haram, a Muslim sect in Nigeria, later claimed responsibility for the blast.
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