A Nigerian police spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory,
Moshood Jimoh, told Saharareporters the police did not have anyone
detained for alleged shootings at the vicinity of the US embassy in
Abuja as reported by local and international media.
Mr. Jimoh said the area was well fortified with diplomatic police
units, armored personnel carriers and a police station in the area. He
stated that that none of the police units in the area was aware of the
shooting and apparently no one was known to be under arrest as at the
time of speaking with us.
However, the US embassy has issued a statement confirming the shooting. The statement read:
However, the US embassy has issued a statement confirming the shooting. The statement read:
“We believe there were shots fired in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy.
The Nigerian authorities have two individuals in custody. We refer you
to the Nigerian police for further information.”
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