The minister of regional development, Uba Ahmadu, announced this while inaugurating a 250-bed capacity hostel constructed by the North-East Development Commission.
The police said it was reported that the suspects were in the process of mixing dried okro with wood dust, which was to be sold to unwary buyers for consumption.
The suspect, who claimed to be a suicide bomber, attempted to rob the United Bank for Africa (UBA) branch in Dadin Kowa, Jos, on Monday.
The minister said that the major work has been done and there is every tendency that they would meet the target.
A N500 million cheque was presented to representatives of the business groups affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
