Gunmen Attack Oyo Prison, All Inmates Freed
In a brazen attack on October 22, gunmen raided a federal correctional centre in Abolongo, of Oyo State, freeing all inmates.
The Gunmen in their tens attacked the correctional centre which is situated in Oyo town, on Friday night, attacking with grenades to gain access and set prisoners free.
The said attack left the facility in disarray with Correctional Service Officers scampering for safety.
The attackers started a gun battle with guards at the medium-security prison, an anonymous officer of the Correctional Service said.
Other security agencies have since been mobilized to support men and women of the Nigerian Correctional Service in tracking down the gunmen and rearresting prisoners.
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