The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says a gunman was
shot during an attempt to hijack an inmate at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in
Lagos.
According to NAN, Olarotimi Oladokun, NCoS spokesperson,
confirmed the attack during an interview on Wednesday.
Oladokun said the attack was staged by persons suspected to
be associates of an inmate.
He said one of the attackers was shot while he attempted to
seize the rifle of a security operative.
He said Adewale Adebisi, NCoS controller, had immediately
instructed the deployment of a task force to the court premises to prevent the
escape of inmates.
The NCoS spokesperson confirmed that all the inmates were
successfully returned to the custodial centre.
“This quick response and vigilance of the NCoS court escorts
thwarted their attempt,” he said.
“The NCoS Lagos controller eulogised the gallant officers
for resisting the attack and securing all inmates back to custody.
“The controller also assured the public that the security of
Lagos custodial centres remains intact.
“He further commended other security agencies, especially
the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian army, for their timely
response to restore normalcy.”
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