Boko Haram Threat In Lagos? Soldiers Besiege Embassies (Photos)

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Men of the Nigerian Army have besieged Walter Carrington Crescent in Lagos.
The area which is popular because it houses the American, British, Indian, France, German, Spain, Lebanon and other embassies in Nigeria, is said to be on standstill as soldiers are presently manning the location.
Presently, Ozumba Mbadiwe which is the road leading to the location is experiencing massive traffic. This is because no vehicle is allowed into the street. The Army have not disclosed why they are there, but Nigerians around the area are speculating that it is due to a Boko Haram threat. Officially, the reason for their action is still unknown.
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About a week ago, the Department of State Services (DSS) revealed that many members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram are now resident in Lagos and other states because of the intense pressure being put on them in the northeast of the country by the Nigerian military.
In a statement released, the DSS said there is a sudden influx of Boko Haram members in Lagos, adding that some of them are also present in states like Plateau, Gombe and Enugu states. A part of the statement reads: “Consequently, a number of them (Boko haram members) have been arrested in Lagos, Kano, Plateau, Enugu and Gombe States between 8th July and 25th August, 2015. Of particular note was the arrest on 8th July, 2015 in Gombe State of those responsible for the coordination and execution of the suicide attacks in Potiskum, Kano, Zaria and Jos.”

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