The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed that there was an attack on the Custodial Centre in the Kuje area council of the Federal Capital Territory.
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In a statement by its spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, in the early hours of Wednesday, he said the armed squad of the service in collaboration with other security agencies responded to the attack.
He, however, said calm had been returned to the area.
The statement was titled, “Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje attacked by gunmen.”
It read, “I wish to confirm that at about 2200hrs, some yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory.
“However, men of the Armed Squad of the Nigerian Correctional Service and other security agencies attached to the Custodial Centre have responded and calm has been restored to the facility and the situation is under control.
“Other details will be made available soon.”
Responding to inquiries, Kikiowo Ileowo, an aide to the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said: “Don’t let us jump into conclusions yet. However, what I can tell you is that police, soldiers, correctional officers, NSCDC, DSS are on the ground and have taken control of the situation. No cause for alarm at all.
On her part, Jane Osuji, a media aide to the minister said: “Details are very sketchy, please. The armed squad and other security personnel are trying to contain the situation.”
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