Inmates Escape As Gunmen Bomb Correctional Center In Oyo

By Ayodele Oni

A midnight attack on the correctional facility in Abolongo, Oyo, Oyo State has led to the escape of unconfirmed number of inmates.

Report stated that suspected  bandits launched the attack and set free all the prisoners therein. A source put the number of released prisoners at about 1,000.

It was gathered that the incident took place on Friday night as the bandits reportedly stormed the facility at about 10pm, attacking with grenades to gain access and set prisoners free.

The attack is said to have left the facility in disarray with warders scampering for safety.

Other security agencies are reported to have mobilized their personnel to support officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service in tracking down the bandits and rearresting prisoners.

Spokesman for the NCS in Oyo State, Olanrewaju Anjorin, confirmed the attack on Saturday, saying that the senior officers of the agency were on their way to assess the level of damage done.

“Yes. It has been confirmed that the attack actually happened. And right now, the Comptroller of Nigerian Correctional Service and other top officers are assessing the situation.

“But, I can confirm to you that the incident actually happened.”