The Department of State Security Services has said it foiled a terrorist attack by Boko Haram members against US and UK embassies.
Boko Haram members (File photo)
A terrorist attack staged by five Boko Haram members against the United States and United Kingdom embassies in Abuja has been thwarted by men of the Department State Services (DSS). Also, five of the terrorists were arrested.
A statement, Wednesday by DSS official Tony Opuiyo said the Service busted the ISIS linked Boko Haram members based in Benue State and the FCT.
He said: “The group had perfected plans to attack the UK and American Embassies and other western interests in Abuja.”
He added that: “during the operation to thwart this plan, five key suspects, namely: Isa Jibril, Jibril Jibril, Abu Omale Jibril, Halidu Sule and Amhodu Salifu, were arrested.”