The Medium Security Prison
located at Tunga area of Minna metropolis was attacked by gunmen on Sunday
night.
DSP Rabiu M. Shuaibu, PRO,
Nigerian Prison Service, Niger command, confirmed this in a statement on Monday morning.
He said the incident was
perpetrated by armed criminals, who attacked the prison and gained access after
exchange of fire with armed prison’s officials.
“This led to dead of a prison
officer and an Okada rider who convey a prison officer on night duty”, the
spokesman added.
“So far, through combined effort
of all security agencies in the state 7 prisoners who attempted to escape have
been recaptured and returned to the prison.
“The Prison authority in Minna is
profiling the number of fleeing inmates to ascertain the escaped prisoners.
“However, normalcy has returned
and security agencies are working together to ensure that fleeing inmates are
recaptured.
“The general public is hereby
assured of its safety; and advised to go on with its normal business.
“At this juncture, we will like
to urge all law abiding citizens to support the security agencies in
maintaining law and order as security is a collective responsibility.
“We also advise that citizens should endeavor
to report to security agencies any suspicious person or group of persons.”
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