The Kogi state government says many of the inmates who
escaped during an attack on a correctional centre in the state have been
re-arrested.
Gunmen attacked the Kabba Custodial Centre in the early
hours of Monday, freeing many inmates and killing two soldiers.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Monday, Kingsley
Fanwo, the state commissioner for information, said security agencies were
working to apprehend those responsible.
He added that many inmates who escaped have been
re-arrested, while some returned on their own.
“We can confirm that some gunmen attacked the Kabba
Custodial Centre but investigations are still on to clearly ascertain the
number of inmates that escaped from the centre. We also lost two security
operatives. That is the number we have at the moment,” the statement reads.
“The state security adviser, commander Jerry Omodara (rtd)
is currently at the centre with the Kogi state commissioner of police and the
commander, army records, Lokoja.
“Security agencies have zeroed in to ensure those who
escaped are rearrested as well as trail the masterminds of the attack. We have
confidence in our security agencies to unmask the masterminds responsible for
the attack and get them apprehended.
“Our security network has led to the rearrest of majority of
the inmates that escaped as some have also come back to the centre on their
own.
“Security agencies, traditional rulers and local hunters are
working in synergy to ensure normalcy.”
Fanwo asked residents of Kogi and neighboring states to
volunteer information that will ensure the apprehension of the masterminds of
the onslaught.
“Our people should go about their normal businesses as
security agencies are doing their best to ensure security of lives and property
in the face of the unfortunate breach,” he said.
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