Kuje medium correctional centre came under attack last night after unknown gunmen (UGM) suspected to be bandits detonated a high calibre explosive that rocked the facility and the environs, forcing residents to scamper for safety. According to reports, the suspected bandits attacked the facility late Tuesday night to free inmates, despite early warnings by the State Security Service. It was also reported that the UGM came from the back of the prison and were heavy-armed with different grades of explosives.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) through its spokesperson, Umar Abubakar has confirmed the attack stating that the attack occurred at “about 2200hrs, some yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory."
He added that “However, men of the Armed Squad of the Nigerian Correctional Service and other security agencies attached to the Custodial Centre have responded and calm has been restored to the facility and the situation is under control.
“Other details will be made available soon,” Abubakar said.
The medium correctional centre has a capacity of less than 600, however, it currently houses about 1000 inmates, a source disclosed.
