BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Oyo Prison, Set Inmates Free

Suspected gunmen have reportedly attacked the Abolongo Correctional Centre in Oyo town.

THE WHISTLER gathered that the prison facility was blown down as the hoodlums hurled explosive devices there.

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The incident which happened at around 10pm on Friday was said to have led to the escape of inmates of the faculty.
Sources said the police and other security agencies were quickly contacted immediately the attack occured and armed security agents have since been searching for the fleeing inmates.

The Public Relations Officer of the Correctional.Services in Oyo State, Mr Lanre Anjonrin, confirmed the attack in an interview with our correspondent.

He said, ” Yes, it is true that Abolongo Custodian Centre in Oyo town was attacked. I am there right now and the comptroller is also here.

“We are assessing the level of damage done to the facility and.we want to know how many inmates have escaped.”

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