An attempted Jail break by members of the terrorist Islamic group, Boko Haram, held at headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS), in Asokoro,Abuja, led to sporadic shooting within the premises of the security agency, Sunday, morning.
A statement issued by spokesperson of the DSS, Marilyn Ogar, said the gunshots were triggered by attempted jailbreak at the Service’s headquarters by suspected members of the extremist Boko Haram sect.
“What happened was that the suspects’ handlers went to feed the detainees here but suddenly they attacked him with their handcuffs, disarmed him and started shooting.
“The military was quickly called in before they could do any harm and that is responsible for the shootings you heard.
“It was an attempted jailbreak but it has been brought under control.”
The headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) is adjacent to the Presidential Villa.
