BREAKING: Police, Army Storm Ikoyi Prison Over Attempted Jailbreak

Security operatives comprising of men of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian soldiers have stormed the Ikoyi Prison in a bid to foil an attempted jail break.

According to a report by The PUNCH, security operatives arrived at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre in a bid to foil an attempted jailbreak.

It was learnt that the prison authorities had immediately notified the police and the military authorities for backup.

The eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “I can see them from my balcony at the moment. Soldiers and policemen have arrived. I saw prisoners throwing stones and I saw fire.

“A lot of the prison officials have gathered at the entrance of the prison while some of the inmates have retreated.”

It was also reported  that gunshots could be heard emanating from the prison.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, said the cause of the fire could not yet be ascertained but policemen had been deployed in the prisons.

“We don’t know the cause of the fire but we are there on the ground. We have mobilised to the place. We will give details later,” he said.