Marilyn Ogar, the spokesperson for the
Department of State Security Services (SSS) said yesterday that 21
detained terrorists died during the attempted jailbreak at the Service's
headquarters in
Abuja on Sunday morning.
"Following our earlier releases, it has been
established that eighteen (18) casualties were recorded, while two (2)
Service personnel sustained serious injuries. Three (3) other detainees
who sustained gunshot injuries during the incident have also died.
"Meanwhile, investigation is still ongoing to ascertain the immediate and remote causes.
"We wish to state that the roads leading to the office were
cordoned-off to prevent possible assistance from external collaborators.
During this period, the precinct of the office and adjoining
neighborhoods were thoroughly searched.
"We wish to restate our
commitment to the safety of the people and the Nigerian nation at
large.”
Marilyn Ogar said in a further statement released yesterday
