Imo attacks: Nigerian Correctional Service confirms number of freed inmates is 1,844

The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed 1,844 inmates were set free during Monday’s attacks on its facilities in Owerri, Imo state by gunmen.

Public Relations Officer of the Service, Francis Enobore in a statement in Abuja said the attackers stormed the facilities at about 02:15 hours, gained entrance into the yard by using explosives to blast the administrative block. He added at the last count, six inmates voluntarily returned to the facility while 35 inmates refused to escape and that security organizations will collaborate to investigate and recapture those that fled.

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