Abuja jailbreak: SSS detains engineer for posting pictures

A Thirty-two-year-old engineer, Isiaka Yusuf, is reportedly being held by the State Security Service for posting pictures of the March 30 jailbreak by some detainees suspected to be members of the Boko Haram on Twitter.
Investigations by iPUNCH on Thursday showed that Isiaka — an employee of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company attached to the Aso Villa substation — was picked up from his office by SSS operatives on March 30, a few hours after the incident.
The Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, was allegedly busy at work while the security breach lasted.

21 dead in attack on SSS, two officers injured

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.

President Jonathan is safe and well – Presidency assures

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.

Boko Haram plots to Invade Lagos in Military Vehicles

AN alleged plot by the terrorist group, Boko Haram, to invade Lagos in vehicles painted with military colours has been uncovered by security operatives.

  The Guardian learnt at the weekend from military authorities that   the group planned to attack Lagos with weapons in vehicles used by senior military officers painted with the colours of the Army, Navy or Air Force.
  This intelligence has made military authorities to order soldiers and naval ratings to thoroughly search vehicles painted with military colours, including those belonging to generals.