Imo Prison Attack: Six Inmates Return, 35 Refused To Escape – NCoS

…the attackers gained entry into the facility’s yard at about 2:15am by using explosives Six of the more than 1,800 inmates who escaped from the Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State have voluntarily returned to the facility, correctional authorities have announced. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Francis Enobore, confirmed this … Read more

Operatives Prevented Gunmen From Looting Imo Command Armoury – Police

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Apart from the police command, the attacks also invaded the Owerri Custodial Centre where a total of 1,844 inmates were forcefully released Police authorities have said that no weapon is missing after gunmen attacked the Police Command Headquarters in Owerri, the Imo State capital, authorities have said. Although the attackers tried to gain access to … Read more

JUST IN: Inmates Freed As Gunmen Attack Imo Prison, Police HQ

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Gunmen have reportedly attacked the federal prison and police command headquarters in Owerri, Imo state. Some inmates in the prison were said to have been released by the gunmen. Read also: Bandits Using Proceeds Of Abduction To Fund Boko Haram – El-Rufai The attack was said to have happened in the early hours of Monday. … Read more