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BREAKING: Ikoyi prison on fire as inmates attempt to escape (Videos)

by Adejayan Gbenga Gsong
October 22, 2020
in BREAKING, Metro
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The Ikoyi Prison in Lagos is currently under attack as spate of violence continues in Lagos on Thursday

According to report, some hoodlums overpowered officials of the prison, in an attempt to free inmates.

It was gathered that the Hoodlums set the prison on fire while several scamper for safety.

According to online reports, inmates are trying to break out of prison as there are gun shot been heard in the area.

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Meanwhile, response team who were sent to the area have pursued some of the Hoodlums, while some of the miscreants were said to be arrested.

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Ikoyi prison is on fire !! that explains all the gun shots we’ve been hearing ! Everyone around Polo Club rn should be very safe !!! pic.twitter.com/CIstPR9sjR

— Fresh. (@freshldrb) October 22, 2020

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