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ATTACKERS STORM LAGOS HIGH COURT, ATTEMPT TO FREE PRISONER

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November 24, 2021

A safety breach was averted on the Lagos State Excessive Courtroom, Tafawa Balewa Sq. (TBS) by the private of the Nigerian Correctional Service Armed squad.

Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, CSC. OO Oladokun, who confirmed the incident in a press release on Monday, November 1, stated armed operatives of NCS foiled an try by some attackers to forcefully free an inmate on the court docket’s premise.

Oladokun stated one of many attackers was shot whereas attempting to dispossess an armed personnel off his rifle.

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“Individuals suspected to be associates of an inmate taken to Lagos Excessive Courtroom for listening to, staged an assault on the escort personnel with an try and forcefully launch the inmate whereas on the premises of the Courtroom. Nevertheless, the fast response and vigilance of the NCoS court docket escorts thwarted their effort,” he said.

“A safety reinforcement was instantly deployed to the court docket premises to forestall a breakdown of regulation and order. All inmates have been efficiently returned into safe custody of the Correctional Service.

“Through the ensuing melee one of many attackers’ was shot whereas attempting to dispossess an armed personnel of his rifle.

“The Controller of Corrections Adewale Adebisi congratulated the gallant officers for resisting the assault and securing the inmate again to custody. He assures the general public that the safety integrity of all Custodial Centres is unbroken. He thanked different safety companies particularly the Nigerian Police Pressure for his or her well timed response to help in restoring normalcy.”