ASO DRIVE SHOOTING: Suspect Arrested In Presidential Villa/SSS Headquarters Shooting (PHOTOS)

 

               
                      



Heavy gunfire was reported around the vicinity of the Presidential Villa and the headquarters of the Department of State Services in the Asokoro District of Abuja on Sunday morning, March 30, 2014.

The spokesperson of the SSS, Marilyn Ogar said the shooting was about an attempted jailbreak at the Service’s headquarters by suspected members of Boko Haram sect.
Ogar said, “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 and everything has been brought under control.
An eyewitness, who tweets with @ciaxon shared photos from the scene and reported a suspect shot and arrested.

Tho I couldn't take a clear picx! But one of the attackers is caught and shot! Not confirmed dead yet! 

See more photos from the gun battle:

The soldiers are advancing twds em, and they are just trying! Pray for them and we wey dey hide! 

Presidential aide taking control..



Serious cover by our soldiers right now!

Our soldiers taking cover from the invaders/attackers! 

I just gve ds one water make him drink!


In a related development, Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati has denied speculations that the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was under attack early Sunday morning after prolonged gunshots were heard.


The usual quiet and heavily militarised area was a picture of confusion after elements suspected to be affiliated with the dreaded Islamic militant sect, Boko Haram reportedly launched an attack against the Headquarters of the State Secutity Service (SSS) in close proximity to the Presidential Villa.
Abati tweeted that President Jonathan is “safe and well”.
“What happened at the SSS HQ this morning was an attempted jailbreak which has been effectively foiled. There is no cause for alarm.

“What happened at the SSS HQs has nothing to do with the Villa. President Jonathan is safe & well. Thank you for your concern & support,” he tweeted.
We shall bring you more details as the story unfolds.