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Gunmen Invade Oyo Correctional Service, Free Inmates

Suspected gunmen have attacked one of the facilities of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), in Oyo State.

It was gathered that the facility, christened Abolongo correctional facility was attacked by the gunmen Friday evening.

 

It was gathered that the gunmen set all the inmates at the facility free during the attack.

 

Our correspondent gathered on Saturday that the attackers stormed the facility at about 10pm on Friday.

 

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 on Saturday.

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