Edo prison break
| Edo prison break | |
|---|---|
| Part of Prison escape | |
 | |
| Location | Edo State, Southern Nigeria |
| Date | 19 August 2012 |
| Target | federal maximum security prison |
Attack type | Prison break |
| Deaths | 0 |
Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Perpetrators | prisoners |
Number of participants | Unknown |
| Defenders | 0 |
The Edo prison break was an attack on the federal maximum security prison at Oko in Benin City,[1] the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria by unknown gunmen suspected to be Armed robbers in a bid to rescue their members who are largely condemn inmates.[2] About 12 prisoners escaped from the prison.[3]
Incident
The incident occurred on Sunday 19 August 2004.[4] It was reported than an explosive was used in the attack by the criminals to blown off the prison gate, a claim refuted by the Edo state commissioner of police, Olayinka Balogun.[5] No death or severe injuries were recorded from the attack.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ http://m.dailytimes.com.ng/article/edo-prison-break-police-prison-authorities-issue-conflicting-statements#.VIJHAMXgHa8
- ↑ Tolu. "Breaking News – Oko Federal Prison In Benin Bombed, Inmates Escaped". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ↑ "12 Inmates Escape from Benin City Prison, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ↑ "Jail break: Police beef up security at Oko Prisons". Vanguard News. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ↑ "Police deny use of bomb in Benin prison break". Channels Television. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ↑ "Police Confirms Attempted Jail Break In Edo State, Says No "Explosives" Involved". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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