Sequel to the attack on the Correctional Facility in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, the Plateau State Police Command said seven inmates have been rearrested.
The Jos Correctional Facility is located in the heart of Jos, and apparently should have been the safest part of the city.
Beside the Centre is the State headquarters of the Department of State Services, DSS, the Police A Division and just across the road is the State headquarters of the Nigeria Police.
Confirming the rearrest, Spokesman of the State Police Command, ASP Ubah Ogaba said, “On 28th November, 2021 at about 17:20 hours, the medium-security custodial centre in Jos came under attack by yet to be identified gunmen where some inmates escaped.”
According to him, “Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, Bartholomew Onyeka who led reinforcement to the scene, directed that the entire Centre be cordoned.
“The CP also directed immediate stop and search where seven escapees have been re-arrested by the Police and are in custody, while one escapee voluntarily surrendered himself to the Police.
“Based on the prompt response, the situation was brought under control by the superior gunfire of security agencies.”
The CP reaffirmed that the Police and other security agencies were currently on ground to effectively deprive the hoodlums of the space they desire to perpetrate their evil acts.
