The attack on the Custodial Center in the Kuje Area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has been addressed by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).
A statement released by the NCS spokesperson Umar Abubakar, confirmed that gunmen had attacked the facility, but was repelled by the armed squad of the service who retaliated together with other security agencies.
The statement titled, “Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje attacked by gunmen”, reads:
“I wish to confirm that at about 10pm, some yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory.
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“However, men of the Armed Squad of the Nigerian Correctional Service and other security agencies attached to the Custodial Centre have responded and calm has been restored to the facility and the situation is under control.”
He further urged the public to remain calm as normalcy returns to the area.
“Other details will be made available soon,” he said.
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