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Gunmen Attack: Imo Correctional Service Statement On What Happened
Posted by Thandiubani on Mon 05th Apr, 2021 - tori.ngFollowing Monday's attack at the Imo Correctional Service facility, a statement has been issued.
Imo Correctional Service
The attack on Monday that led to the release of over 1,000 inmates has been confirmed by the Imo command of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Public Relations Officer of the service in Imo, Mr James Madugba, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Owerri on Monday.
Madugba who said that the event occurred at about 2.00 a.m Monday also said that many inmates escaped with some operational vehicles razed.
He added that the services had yet to confirm the numbers of escaped inmates and damaged vehicles.
“We can confirm that the facility was attacked at about 2.00 a.m. Monday with operational vehicles burnt and many inmates at large.
“We have yet to confirm definite figures but we’ll make them public as soon as possible “, he said.
He, however, called on residents of the state to go about their lawful businesses, as according to him, the situation is under control.
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