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Nigeria Police Deny Arrest of Suspects in Alleged US Embassy Shooting

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.

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:

“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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