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Owerri Prison Attack: Controller-General NCS Releases Statement

April 5, 2021
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The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Haliru Nababa has released a report on the attack made on Owerri Custodial Center today.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, and signed by the Public Relations Officer, for the Controller-General of Corrections, Francis Enobore.

“Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State was attacked by unknown gunmen and forcefully released a total of 1,844 inmates in custody.

“The attackers stormed into the facility at about 0215hrs on Monday 5th April, 2021, gained entrance into the yard by using explosives to blast the administrative block.

“They were said to have arrived the centre in their large number in several Hilux pick-up vans and Sienna Buses armed with sophisticated weapons and immediately engaged the security personnel on duty in a fierce gun battle. They eventually detonated the explosive to gain entrance.

“The Acting Controller-General of Corrections, John Mrabure has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident and in collaboration with other security organizations, commenced a search and recover operations to recapture the fleeing inmates.

“While appealing to the good citizens of Imo State and indeed Nigerians to volunteer useful intelligence that will facilitate the recovery effort, the Ag. Controller-General wishes to assure that the security of custodial centres in the country remains sacrosanct.

“He equally directed all officers attached to custodial facilities to remain vigilant at this trying moment in our history.

“As at the last count, 6 inmates have so far voluntarily returned to the facility while 35 inmates refused to escape from custody during the attack.” The statement read 

Read Also: Gunmen Set Prison Properties Ablaze, Free Inmates in Imo State

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