There’s heightened security around Jos Correctional Centre, Plateau State after a purported jail break around 5pm Sunday.
The Correctional centre which houses thousands of inmates is located near the State Police Command headquarters in the state capital– Jos, North Central Nigeria.
Residents heard sporadic gunfire around the facility. Heavily armed Police men are currently keeping sentry to wade off further attacks or escape of inmates. No information is available ro ascertain if the jailbreak was foiled or not.
In July, four inmates reportedly escaped from Jos Correctional Centre. Controller of the unit, Samuel Aguda is currently not available to respond to the development.
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