The Kuje Medium Prison, in Abuja, on Tuesday night, July 5, came under heavy gunfire by unknown terrorists.
This threw the entire area council into chaos.
According to reports, the first explosion, a high capacity bomb, went off around 10.25pm. It was followed by second and third blast and sporadic gunshots that left the residents scampering into safety.
Few hours earlier, security report had alerted the prison officials of possible attacks of the medium prison.
Kuje prison was established in 1989, it has a minimum and maximum holding cells where inmates are incarcerated.
It is famous for holding high-profile offenders, including former governors and ministers.
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Moments earlier, a group of unknown bandits, on Tuesday, July 5, opened fire on the advance convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari, deployed ahead of his Trip to Daura, Katsina state for Sallah Celebrations.
This attack on President Buhari was confirmed via a statement issued by the presidential aide, Garba Shehu, who hailed the Presidential Security Guards for successfully repelling the attack.
Shehu stated;
The Presidency has described as sad and unwelcome, the shooting incident near Dutsinma, Katsina State, at the convoy of cars carrying the Advance Team of security guards, protocol, and media officers ahead of President, Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Daura for Sallah.
The attackers opened fire on the convoy from ambush positions but were repelled by the military, police, and DSS personnel accompanying the convoy.
Two persons in the convoy are receiving treatment for the minor injuries they suffered. All the other personnel, staff, and vehicles made it safely to Daura.
This is an unfortunate development. The presidency have a lot under it’s nose and got to wake up from their slumber.