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Minna jailbreak: Read Details of How it all went down
At about 8pm Sunday, 3rd June, 2018, there was an attack at Minna Medium Security Prison located at Tunga area of Minna Metropolis leading to the escape of an unascertained number of prisoners now at large.
The unfortunate incident which was perpetuated by some armed criminals who attacked the prison and gain access after exchange of fire with prison armed men.
As a result, one prison officer and an Okada rider who conveyed a prison officer on night duty are confirmed dead.
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.