The Department of State Security (DSS) has confirmed 21 casualties in Sunday's attack on its headquarters by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the DSS, Ms. Marilyn Ogar stated: "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 gun shot 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.
"Meanwhile, normalcy has returned to the area as the roads have been opened for free movement of persons and vehicles. We wish to restate our commitment to the safety of the people and the Nigerian nation at large, "she stated.
Source: The Nation
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