Gunmen who stormed Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos have been trapped within the prison.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Plateau State capital came under attack by gunmen with sophisticated weapons who reportedly stormed the facility in large numbers.
Controller of Corrections (PRO), Francis Enobore, made this known through a press statement on Sunday, November 28.
He said the invaders 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.
Part of the statement read, “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 in cordoning the perimeter wall and the entire area.
“Reinforcement from the response squad of the Service has also been mobilised to the centre.
“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.”
