Prison Break In Borno: Floods Trigger Escape Of Numerous Inmates

Prison Break In Borno: Floods Trigger Escape Of Numerous Inmates

A yet-to-be-specified number of inmates have escaped from the Maiduguri Correctional Center following a prison break.

Reports from Daily Post indicate that the incident occurred on Tuesday, triggered by severe flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.

The flooding caused significant damage to the prison and other parts of the city, leading to the inmates’ escape.

According to Leadership, prison authorities confirmed that the escapees are considered highly dangerous, with concerns they may be armed.

This incident is expected to exacerbate the already heightened security situation in Borno State, which has been grappling with the activities of terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements.

A large-scale manhunt has been launched to recapture the escapees, with law enforcement agencies mobilizing additional resources to track them down.