Panic as gunmen invade Kuje Prison in Abuja

Residents of Kuje in the Federal Capital Territory feel uneasy as a result of the frequent gunshot sounds reported nearby.

Residents are worried that armed men are attacking the jail facility.

Residents told newsmen and also reported on social media that the shootings had been going on for the previous 20 minutes. Some notorious criminals were said to have been released into the area although, this has not been confirmed by our team.

The spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar is yet to give an update on the incident even as the FCT Police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh has not responded to calls.

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