By Danlami Nmodu
The Deputy Director, Public Relations,Department of State Services,Ms Marilyn Ogar has given further official insight into the heavy gunfire which occurred Sunday Morning at the SSS headquarters
She said “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.
Ogar pledged that “Further details will be communicated.
