Jailbreak in Warri Prison as Inmates Escape amidst Shooting and Fire Outbreak
A yet-t0-be known number of prisoners have escaped the Nigerian Correctional Centre, commonly referred to as Okere Prison in Warri South council area of Delta State, amidst heavy shooting by security operatives.
Flames and thick smoke are also emanating from the premises, fuelling fear among residents, most of whom have locked shops and scampered for safety.
The cause of the fire is not clear, but confirmed reports claim that the thick smoke coming out of the premises of the correctional centre is as a result of the burning of tyres.
It was learnt that the shootings were to scare hoodlums planning the jail break, away.
Residents of Okere Road where the prison is located are panicking over the possible replication of the incidents in Edo, Lagos and other states.
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