The scene of an explosion.
Sporadic gunshots and bomb blast have been reportedly heard near the Kuje Correctional centre in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Tuesday night.
Residents close to the area, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the heavy gunshots which started at about 10.pm lasted close to an hour.
They said it is was not clear whom the gunmen are but believed to be some criminal elements.
At the time of filing this report the Police in conjunction with the Nigerian Army have cordoned off the roads leading to the prison area.
Other security agents are also on red alert to safeguard any breach of security.
Meanwhile, the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Abubakar Umar, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
Umar said that some yet to be identified gunmen attacked the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje in the Federal Capital Territory about 10pm.
“However, men of the Armed Squad of the NCoS and other security agencies attached to the Custodial centre have responded.
“Calm has been restored to the facility and the situation is under control. Details will be made available soon, ” he said. (
Efforts to reach officials of the Kuje Correctional Center for comments failed due to the tension. (NAN)
