BREAKING: Gunmen attack Abolongo correctional facility in Oyo, set prisoners free

Suspected gunmen have attacked one of the facilities of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), in Oyo State. The Abolongo correctional facility was on Friday evening attacked by Gunmen who decided to set all the prisoners at the facility free during the attack.

It was gathered that the attackers used grenades to gain access and set prisoners free.

Spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in the state, Olanrewaju Anjorin confirmed the attack

He said the senior officers of the agency were on their way to assess the level of damage.

He said, “Yes. It has been confirmed that the attack actually happened.

“And right now, the comptroller of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) and other top officers are assessing the situation.

“But, I can confirm to you that the incident actually happened”.