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BREAKING: Borno Prison Flood Results in 281 Inmates Missing – NCoS

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that 281 inmates are missing from the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, following a flood incident. In a statement released on Sunday by the service’s spokesman, Umar Abubakar, NCoS explained that the missing inmates were discovered after an evacuation process was conducted in response […]

International

Niger: Hundreds of Criminals, Boko Haram Escape in Mass Prison Break

Hundreds of terrorists, criminals, and drug traffickers have escaped from the Koutoukalé jail in the Niger Republic. The jailbreak occurred following a violent revolt at the prison located in the capital city of Niamey. The unrest overwhelmed prison security, allowing the convicts to flee with weapons and vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunfire and explosions around […]