Gunmen stormed the Nigerian Correctional Service, freeing over 1,800 prisoners and triggering a series of jailbreaks across the country. Over 4,000 prisoners, including those awaiting trial for serious crimes, are now on the loose, posing a threat to public safety. Nigerian authorities launch a nationwide manhunt to recapture the fugitives.
In the early hours of January 25, 2021, gunmen stormed the Nigeria n Correctional Service (NCS) in Owerri, Imo State, freeing over 1,800 prisoners and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. This was just the beginning of a series of jailbreaks that would shake the Nigeria n criminal justice system to its core. Over the course of the next year, there were several more jailbreaks across the country, resulting in the escape of over 4,000 prisoners.
These prisoners, many of whom were awaiting trial for serious crimes such as murder and armed robbery, are now on the loose, posing a significant threat to public safety. Nigerian authorities have been working tirelessly to recapture these fugitives. The NCS has launched a nationwide manhunt, with the help of other law enforcement agencies such as the police and the army. However, the task of tracking down over 4,000 criminals is a daunting one, and progress has been slow. The escape of these prisoners has highlighted the weaknesses in Nigeria’s criminal justice system
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