Gunmen Attack Jos Prison, Trapped By Security Personnel

Unidentified gunmen attacked the Jos Prison on Sunday, and are currently trapped in the prison facility due to the presence of heavy security personnel.

This was confirmed in a statement released by the spokesman of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, CC Francis Enobore on Sunday night.

The statement reads; “The Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, Plateau State came under attack by gunmen who reportedly stormed the facility in large number with sophisticated weapons.

“The invaders were said to have arrived at the Custodial Center at about 1720hrs and immediately made for the main gate where they engaged the armed squad personnel in a gun battle before breaking into the yard,” the official said of the attack on the Jos Prison.

“Although they gained entrance to the yard, they are however trapped within as men from sister security services were immediately mobilised to assist the armed guards to cordon the perimeter wall and the entire area.

“Reinforcement from the response squad of the Service has also been mobilised to the center.

“The situation is presently under control as the attackers firing power is being subdued by superior fire from a combined team of security agencies. An update will be made available as the event unfolds”, he added.

The development has seen a heavy presence of joint security personnel around the Jos Correctional Center

The Jos Prison now known as Correctional Centre is located near the headquarters of the Plateau State Police Command as well as the Department of State Services 

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