DSS stops terrorists from attacking US, UK embassies in Abuja
The DSS also revealed on Wednesday, April 12, that it has arrested five Boko Haram suspects who were operating in Benue state.
Department of State Service (DSS) operative.
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“The group had perfected plans to attack the UK and American Embassies and other western interests in Abuja,” the agency said via a statement.
The arrests in Benue took place between March 25 and 26, the DSS said.
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The DSS also said that it arrested another suspect on March 22, who confessed details of the planned attack.
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