jailbreak

Four inmates died during an attempted jailbreak at the Kaduna prison on March 31, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said.

It said a comprehensive investigation has commenced on the directive of the Controller General, NCoS, Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed.

The Controller Kaduna command, Mr Sanusi Danmusa, said the attempted jailbreak occurred when some inmates demanded their release over fears of contracting the coronavirus.

The NCoS Kaduna described as malicious reports by a section of the media twisting the attempted jail-break at the custodial centre..

“This attempted jailbreak was carried out by a section of the condemned convict cell in the custodial