PHOTOS:Heavy gunfire, as Boko Haram suspects attempted Jail Break at SSS headquarters Abuja.

 Earlier this morning, there was a serious gun battle between the army and suspected Boko Haram suspects at the SSS headquarters .
Spokesperson of the SSS, Marilyn 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 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.”

Presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati also posted

 "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."

OMG! these people are taking the battle to the ASO rock itself. no one is safe...
continue to see tweetpics, and tweets from the witnesses, and also the Spokesperson for the Department of State Security Service, Marilyn Ogar after the cut

 

Here is the statement released by the Spokesperson for the Department of State Security Service, Marilyn Ogar;

At 0715 hours, the Service suspect handler went to the detention facility within the Headquarters to feed the suspects. One of the suspects attempted to disarm him by hitting him at the back of his head with his handcuff. His attempt to escape drew the attention of other guards at the facility who fired some shots to warn and deter others.

The gun shots attracted the attention of the military with whom we have an understanding of mutual assistance in the event of any threat. The Army immediately deployed a team to reinforce our perimeter guards to forestall any external collaborators.

The situation has since been brought under control. Further details will be communicated