Abuja DSS attack

The Abuja DSS attack was a coordinated terrorist attack by the Islamic group Boko Haram on the Department of State Security, Abuja on 31 March 2014 in a bid to escape from detention. This resulted in the death of 21 insurgents who attempted to escape leaving 2 security personnel severely injured.

Abuja DSS Attack
Part of Islamist insurgency in Nigeria
LocationAbuja, FCT, Nigeria
Date31 March 2014
TargetDepartment of State Security, Abuja
Attack type
Prison escape
Deaths21
Injured2
PerpetratorsBoko Haram
No. of participants
Unknown
Defenders0
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