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GUNMEN ATTACK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN OYO, SET INMATES FREE

Gunmen have attacked one of the facilities of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in Oyo State


Sources say the assailants broke into the facility around 10pm on Friday evening and set all inmates free.


It was gathered that the attackers used grenades to gain access and set prisoners free.


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


He said, “Yes. It has been confirmed that the attack actually happened.


“And right now, the comptroller of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) and other top officers are assessing the situation.


“But, I can confirm to you that the incident actually happened”.


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