2011 which provided for measures for the prevention, prohibition and combating of acts of Terrorism in Nigeria. She also contended that under the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013, the responsibility for gathering intelligence and investigating offences constituting acts of terrorism lies with the law enforcement and Security agencies which includes the Nigeria Armed Forces. Furthermore, the Defendant submitted that intelligent report gathered by Security agents of the Defendant confirmed increased activities of suspected Boko Haram Terrorists within and around Abuja, as a result of their fleeing from Borno State and other parts of North Eastern Nigeria. That such elements were taken refuge in uncompleted building in Abuja from where they engaged in menial jobs like hawking, driving “Keke Napep” hawking water and cab driving. As a result of these, the Defendant’s Security agencies including the Army, and the Department of State Security do carry out operations in Abuja from time to time. Pursuant to the above, the Agents of the Defendant invaded an uncompleted building at Adesoji Aderemi Crescent Apo, Zone E on an alleged suspicion that there were likely weapons buried in the vicinity by members of Boko Haram and that some terrorists were occupying the building. The Defendant further contended: a. That when the Agents approached the vicinity, several gun shots were fired at them from the building and they fired gunshots into the building in self –defence which resulted in the loss of lives and injuries while the operation was on. b. That members of the Police force and Civil Defence of the Defendant were deployed the following day to the scene to convey the Applicants and deceased bodies to Asokoro Hospital. In their words, “The officers could not carry out assignment until day break to avoid being harassed or attacked by aggrieved members of the Community”. c. That even the Senate Report commended the Agents of the Defendant for a job well done. d. That in carrying out the operations, the Defendant’s agents complied with all known rules of engagement. More so, as some Terrorists were arrested 36