The Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, Plateau State, on Sunday, came under attack by unknown gunmen who reportedly stormed the facility in large number with sophisticated weapons, AMILOADED reports.
The gunmen were said to have arrived at the Custodial Centre at about 5:20pm and immediately made way for the main gate where they engaged the armed squad personnel in a gun battle before breaking into the facility.
Although they gained entrance to the yard, the assailants, however, trapped within as security operatives 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 was also mobilised to the centre.
As of the time of filing this report, the situation was under control as the attackers were subdued by a combined team of security agencies.
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