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 | |
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Part of Islamist insurgency in Nigeria | |
Location | Abuja, FCT, Nigeria |
Date | 31 March 2014 |
Target | Department of State Security, Abuja |
Attack type | Prison escape |
Deaths | 21 |
Injured | 2 |
Perpetrators | Boko Haram |
No. of participants | Unknown |
Defenders | 0 |
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