x

Benin prison under attack as thugs free prisoners

Thugs attacked a prison on Sapele Road in Benin City, the Edo State capital, today, Monday October 19th.

It was gathered that the armed thugs had hijacked an #EndSARS protest against police brutality and extrajudicial killings.

The thugs unleashed terror on prison officials to free inmates. Reports had it that some of the prisoners were seen escaping through the fence, while other prisoners were seen running on the street and some prisoners changing outfits.

Benin prisoners escape

Details later…

Hot this week

Bayelsa Governor Welcomes 1,236 NYSC Corps Members, Urges Discipline and Responsible Conduct

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has received 1,236...

TCN, Stakeholders Launch Ibeju-Lekki Power System Improvement Project

By Francis WilfredThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has...

Alleged ₦125m Fraud: Ex-Lawmaker Issued 14 Dud Cheques, Witness Tells Abuja Court

By Francis WilfredA prosecution witness on Monday told a...

Alleged $80,000 and N953 Million Fraud: Court Convicts Man, Company in Lagos

 By Francis Wilfred Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay of the Lagos State...

Military investigation ends: DHQ moves to arraign alleged coup plotters

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have confirmed that...

Ibeno community Lampoons EPU for Obstructing Development in A’Ibom

By Ogenyi Ogenyi, UyoThe Ibeno Clan Council has described...

Vigilante group discovers two decomposing bodies in Kogi forest

From Noah Ocheni , LokojaLocal Vigilante over the weekend...

Bandits attack Kaduna community, kill 4, kidnapped 13.

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaYarkasuwa Saminaka, a Christian dominated...

Indigenous Contractors Commend Minister of State Uzoka-Anite’s Swift Intervention On Oustanding Debts

A delegation of indigenous contractors across Nigeria has commended...

EPL: Aston Villa agree £18m deal for Tammy Abraham

Aston Villa have agreed an £18 million deal to...

FG hails Funke Akindele after film breaks Nollywood box office record

The Federal Government has commended Nollywood actress and producer...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img