Imo Police Hqtrs, Prison facility attacked and set ablaze (Photos)

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Unidentified gunmen set the Police Headquarters and the Correctional facility in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, on fire, freeing prisoners and other inmates.

The fire outbroke was unleashed in the early hours of Monday, April 5.

The attack on the prison went on for over an hour, with gunshots fired indiscriminately. An unconfirmed number of prisoners allegedly escaped during the fire.

Security personnel are also reported to have been injured during the attack.

 

Prisoners allegedly freed as gunmen attack Imo prison and set it ablaze (video)

Prisoners allegedly freed as gunmen attack Imo prison and set it ablaze (video)

Prisoners allegedly freed as gunmen attack Imo prison and set it ablaze (video)

See wreckage photos below:

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