BREAKING: Gunmen attack prison in Abolongo in Oyo, many prisoners set free

Some gunmen have attacked one of the facilities of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), in Oyo State.

DAILY POST gathered that the facility, christened Abolongo Correctional Facility, was attacked by the gunmen Friday evening.

The gunmen set all the prisoners at the facility free during the attack.

The attackers stormed the facility at about 10pm on Friday, using grenades to gain access and set prisoners free.

Spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in the state, Olanrewaju Anjorin confirmed the attack to DAILY POST on Saturday.