Gunmen trapped inside Jos Custodial Centre

Ukpono Ukpong

Gunmen who attacked the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, Plateau State on Sunday are reportedly trapped inside the facility.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Correctional Service, Francis Enobore to journalists in Abuja.

He said that although the gunmen stormed the facility in large numbers and with sophisticated weapons, security agencies were able to subdue them with superior firing power.

“The Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, Plateau State came under attack by gunmen who reportedly stormed the facility in large numbers with sophisticated weapons.

“The invaders were said to have arrived at the Custodial Centre at about 1720hrs and immediately made for the main gate where they engaged the armed squad personnel in a gun battle before breaking into the yard.

“Although they gained entrance to the yard, they are however trapped within as men from sister security services were immediately mobilised to assist the armed guards to cordon the perimeter wall and the entire area.

“Reinforcement from the response squad of the Service has also been mobilised to the center.

“The situation is presently under control as the attackers firing power is being subdued by superior fire from a combined team of security agencies. Update will be made available as event unfolds,” the statement read in parts.