WorldStage Newsonline– Nigerian Prison Service, Niger State Command has announced the return of normalcy at Minna Medium Security Prison located at Tunga area of Minna Metropolis after a jailbreak on Sundayat about 8pm.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Prison, DSP Rabiu M Shuaibu, the unfortunate incident was perpetuated by armed criminals who attacked the prison and gain access after exchange of fire with prison armed men.
He said the attack led to dead of a prison officer and an Okada rider who convey a prison officer on night duty.
“So far, through combined effort of all security agencies in the state seven prisoners who attempted to escape have been recaptured and returned to the prison,” the statement said.
“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.”
He assured the general public of safety and advised people to go on with its normal business.
“At this juncture, we will like to urge all law abiding citizens to support the security agencies in maintaining law and order as security is a collective responsibility. We also advise that citizens should endeavor to report to security agencies any suspicious person or group of persons,” the statement said.
