Boko Haram behind Abuja shooting – SSS

Members of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram, were behind Friday’s shooting in the Federal Capital Territory, which resulted in the death of seven persons.
This was made known by the spokesperson of the Department of State Security, Mary Ogar, who did not confirm the casualty figure but only said some persons were arrested and 12 injured.
Ogar, in a statement, said security agents had gone to the uncompleted building where the shootout took place to recover arms and ammunition hidden in the ground when they came under fire.
She said two known members of Boko Haram led the security agents there.
Ogar’s statement on the development, which was first reported by The Eagle Online, reads in full: “In the early hours of today 20th September, 2013, about 0030 hours a combined security team went for an operation behind the Apo legislative quarters. The operation was sequel to information obtained from two (2) Boko Haram elements Kamal ABDULLAHI and Mohammed ADAMU, who had earlier been arrested for terrorist activities. They led the security team to uncompleted buildings where arms were purported to have been buried underground.
“2. No sooner had the team commenced digging for the arms, than they came under heavy gunfire attack by other Boko Haram elements within the area, which prompted immediate response from the security team. As a result, some persons were injured and twelve (12) others have been arrested in connection with the incident, and are making useful statements.
“3. Normalcy has returned to the area. Members of the public are advised to go about their normal businesses, as appropriate security measures have been emplaced to ensure the safety of citizens in the FCT. We want to reiterate the need for all Nigerians to be vigilant of their immediate environment and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies. Our National security must remain the collective responsibility of all Nigerians.”