Attempted jailbreak in Edo as inmates break out of cells
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it foiled a jailbreak attempt by inmates at the prison in Ubiaja, Esan South East local government area.
In Benin, Richard Ogbebor, spokesman for the NSCDC, disclosed that the attempted jailbreak occurred from 15:00 hours to 17:00 hours on Wednesday.
Mr Ogbebor explained that the corps received a distress call on the attempted jailbreak and subsequently mobilised its operatives led by Samuel Ogbeide, an Assistant Superintendent of Corps 1, to the facility.
He added that the inmates had broken out from their cells and attacked the prison officers by the time the NSCDC operatives arrived at the facility.
Mr Ogbebor also disclosed that the inmates attacked the officers and injured some of them as they tried to bring the situation under control.
However, with the Nigerian Army’s assistance, the 4th Brigade, and the Edo Command, Nigerian Police Force, the inmates were eventually overpowered and taken back to their cells.
Mr Ogbebor noted that the authorities had “fully” beefed up security at the facility by all security agencies.
He did not give any reason for the attempted jailbreak or how the inmates broke out of their cells.
On Friday, a riot broke out at a prison in Bauchi, leaving five inmates and two officers injured.
Earlier in the month, a prison and police investigations department in Owerri were set alight in an overnight operation as gunmen struck the prison and police department, freeing hundreds of inmates and suspects.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Tinubu appoints new boards for NAICOM, SEC
The president urged policyholders, the public interest and improving trust and confidence in the sector.
States
Gunmen killed 13 in Plateau attack: Police
“He has also been briefed on the previous security arrangement.”
Agriculture
Katsina farmers urge govts to provide fertilisers at subsidised rates
Aliyu Muhammad, a farmer, said that most farmers could not afford the commodity due to exorbitant prices.
NationWide
TY Danjuma begs Nigerians to stop killing each other
“There must be peace in Taraba and Nigeria for any meaningful development to take place.”
States
Osun: Police arrest four suspects for allegedly killing woman for money ritual
Ms Opalola said the suspect’s confession led to the arrest of the three other suspects.
States
Customs seized N126.2 million smuggled goods in Kebbi in two months: Official
“Our operations so far have yielded positive outcomes leading to several seizures of items within the period under review.”