November 28, (THEWILL) – Suspected terrorists on Sunday attacked the Plateau State Correctional Centre, in Jos.
THEWILL learnt that the terrorists, who pretended to be on a visit to the Centre, opened fire at the facility as they gained entrance.
Military Information Officer for Operation Safe Haven, Major Ishaku, who confirmed the attack, said personnel of the joint task force, have been deployed to the facility.
The Jos Correctional Centre is situated in the heart of Jos City which is not far from the police headquarters.
Security operatives from the Police Division A, also joined in repelling the attack.
However, Spokesman of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Francis Enobore, in a statement on Sunday night, said, the situation is under control as the attackers firing power has been subdued by superior fire from a combined team of security agencies.
The statement reads; “The Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, Plateau State came under attack by gunmen who reportedly stormed the facility in large number with sophisticated weapons.
“The invaders were said to have 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.
“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 to cordon the perimeter wall and the entire area.
“Reinforcement from the response squad of the Service has also been mobilised to the center.
“The situation is presently under control as the attackers firing power is being subdued by superior fire from a combined team of security agencies. Update will be made available as event unfolds.”
