Categories: Nigeria News

Soldiers killed as gunmen attack Kogi, free prisoners

Hundreds of prisoners have escaped from the medium federal correctional centre in Kabba, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

It was gathered that Gunmen in their tens attack the prison centre which is on the Kabba – Lokoja highway, on Sunday night through Monday morning, killing the military men keeping guide on the road before attacking the centre.

The gunmen thereafter launched attack on the prison officers before making ways to set all the prisoners free.
An early morning downpour on Monday according to Punch led to their escape. The building housing the inmates was reportedly submerged by flood.

However, about 100 of the inmates have been rearrested, while unspecified number voluntarily returned.

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

Recent Posts

Police arrest suspected Yoruba Nation advocates in Osun, recover exhibits

The Osun State Police Command has apprehended suspected members of the proscribed Yoruba Nation group.…

1 day ago

Lobi Stars gear up for clash clash with Rivers United

Lobi Stars have ramped up preparations for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday three clash…

1 day ago

Troops ambush terrorists, recover arms, rescue hostages in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has reported that its troops have effectively neutralized terrorists, recovered weapons, and…

1 day ago

Batshuayi Dismisses Rivalry With Osimhen at Galatasaray

Galatasaray forward, Michy Batshuayi has clarified that there is no rivalry between him and Super…

1 day ago

Ex-military personnel arrested in Bauchi for allegedly defrauding job seekers

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a dismissed soldier, Aliyu Adamu, for defrauding three…

1 day ago

Meta introduces Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to protect users under 18

Instagram has unveiled a new feature called ‘teen accounts’ designed to enhance the safety of…

1 day ago