Unknown gunmen have attacked the Abolongo Correctional Centre in Oyo town, Oyo State, and freed an undisclosed amount of inmates free.
The attack was said to have occurred between 10pm and 10:30pm on Friday.
Sources at the centre indicated that the gunmen stormed the centre and attacked it with explosives to gain access into the main holding centre for prisoners.
The warders were caught unawares and could not stop the attackers.
Lanre Anjonrin, Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Command of Nigerian Correctional Services, confirmed the attack.
“The report is true. The correctional centre in Abolongo, Oyo town was attacked. Right now, the controller is there with other senior officers. They are assessing the situation, looking at the damage done to the facility. Detailed report will be made known later,” he said.
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