ISWAP
ISWAP.claims responsibility for Kuje prison attack, celebrates success
Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, Abuja.
They also released footage of the attack on the correctional facility, while celebrating the success of the operation.
Scores of terrorists invaded the prison at about 10 p.m. Tuesday night, operating for more than two hours.
The attackers stormed the government establishment with bombs, grenades and assault weapons.
In the footage, the insurgents could be heard rejoicing after breaching the facility; some vehicles are seen on fire.
The incursion of the penitentiary freed several terrorists and other hardened criminals convicted or in remand.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed that at least 879 inmates escaped from the facility, but 443 have been recaptured.
Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar said 551 inmates are currently in the facility with 4 inmates dead; 16 sustained injuries,
An officer of the NSCDC also paid the ultimate price, while at least 8 NCos officers were wounded.