Crime

Jailbreak: One Dead, 12 Injured in Port Harcourt

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At least, one inmate died while 12 others were injured during a fight that snowballed into an attempted jailbreak at the Port Harcourt correctional centre on Monday afternoon.

It was gathered that two inmates were engaged in a fight leading to the death of one of them, even as a protest ensued amongst other inmates.

The situation spiralled out of control as many inmates tried to scale the facility’s high walls, but were repelled by a combined team of security operatives who shot outside the fence, with 12 of them sustaining bullet wounds.

Spokesperson for the Port Harcourt correctional centre, Juliet Ofoni, confirmed the incident.

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Lifestyle

Governor Makinde Visits Victim’s Family Of Abolongo Jailbreak

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration recognises the heroic service of the slain soldier and all other security agents operating in the state.

He stated this during his visit to the family of the military officer killed during the jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Facility, Oyo, Corporal Ekaile Emmanuel. 

Governor Makinde, who was represented by a delegation led by the Executive Assistant to the governor on Security, Mr Sunday Odukoya, a retired Commissioner of Police, lauded the security agencies in Oyo State for their commitment and dedication towards making the state safe.

The Governor said his administration would continue to give due recognition to the heroic service of all servicemen in Oyo State.

He commiserated with the families and loved ones of the slain soldier, who he described as an incredibly brave military officer.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Abolongo Jailbreak: Makinde Calls For Calm

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called for calm over the jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Facility.

Governor Makinde in a statewide broadcast aired on the state’s television service stated that all security agencies have been put on high alert and that the government would do everything to protect its citizens and all state and national assets.

The governor noted government has directed the security agencies to deploy personnel to critical national assets within the state and to monitor all entrances and exit points.

He urged all residents of the state to be watchful and to call the Security Emergency Number, 615 in case they notice any untoward movement of persons or development.

The governor commiserated with the families of the two slain security agents, a corporal of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Burst, and an Operative of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps.

He noted that he had earlier visited another Amotekun Corps, Shukurat Omoba who was injured in the attack and in critical condition at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

“I have visited her at the hospital, and we are deploying all state resources to ensure that she survives this”. 

“Please, let us all join hands in prayer for her speedy and complete recovery”. 

“Although some inmates have been recovered and taken back into custody, some are still at large. All security agencies have been placed on high alert to ensure that all that escaped are rearrested and returned to custody”.

“I am, therefore, using this opportunity also to put the citizens on alert. There is no better time to repeat the call to action: if you see something, please say something. These criminals would want to go to areas where they will not be easily rearrested. If you spot any unexplained strangers in your community, please call the 615-security emergency number immediately, and make a report”. 

“I have directed the security agencies to deploy personnel to critical national assets within the state and to monitor all entrance and exit points across the state.”

The governor equally called on residents of the state to disregard speculations doing the rounds on social media about the attack, stating that the authorities have begun investigations into the matter”.

“I appeal to you, the good people of Oyo State, to remain calm. We are aware of the various speculations going round especially on social media regarding the reason for this attack. I urge you all to disregard any such rumours as the authorities are still investigating the matter”. 

“Rest, assured that we will continue to do everything we are constitutionally allowed to do to secure our state,” he added.

Iyabo Adebisi