BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Kogi Prison, 240 Inmates Escape
Faith Ukanwa
Sep 13, 2021
Gunmen on Sunday Midnight, attacked the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kabba, Kogi State, leading to the escape of at least 240 inmates from prison.
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The Spokesperson, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Francis Enobore while confirming the attack in a Release on Monday, said the gunmen invaded the Custodial Centre heavily armed and immediately engaged the guards in a fierce gun battle.
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According to Enobore, the Comptroller-General, Haliru Nababa has ordered a recapture procedure to be activated immediately and detailed investigation carried out even as he leads a team to assess the situation.
The Comptroller-General also appealed to the general public to furnish security operatives with useful intelligence that will assist in recapturing the escapees.
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Kabba MSCC was established in 2008 with a capacity of 200.
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As of the time of the invasion, 294 inmates were in custody out of which 224 were pre-trial detainees and 70 convicted inmates.
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