Prisoners have escaped the Nigerian Correctional Centre, popularly referred to as Okere Prison in Warri South council area of Delta State. This happened amidst heavy shooting by security operatives and thick smoke/flames emanating from the premises. The number of escaped prisoners is unknown as at the time of this report.
The incident fuelled fear among residents, most of whom have locked shops and scampered for safety. The cause of the fire is not clear, but confirmed reports claim that the thick smoke coming out of the premises of the correctional centre is as a result of the burning of tyres.
It was learnt that the shootings were to scare hoodlums planning the jail break, away.
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