cover

3 Kirikiri inmates shot dead trying to escape

 

Three inmates awaiting trial at the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre, Lagos, were, yesterday, allegedly shot dead while trying to escape from a vehicle returning them to custody.

A source, who pleaded anonymity, said they were brought to the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, and on their way back to Kirikiri, their vehicle was trapped in a traffic jam.

“They came down to escape and the arms squad opened fire on them and three of them were killed. The rest were brought to Ikoyi Prison being the closest facility because of the traffic,” the source said.

In his reaction, the Public Relations Officer of the command, Superintendent Rotimi Oladokun, said there was an incident, but no inmate was killed. “An assailant tried to interfere with the vehicle conveying the inmates and was shot by the security agents, but no inmate was affected. The inmates are still in custody. However, the incident is still undergoing investigation and our findings will be made public, definitely.”

The sun news

Oluwasegun Adesuyi

Recent Posts

Peter Obi, Atiku had nothing to offer -Doyin Okupe …says 2023 election was not rigged

Peter Obi, Atiku had nothing to offer -Doyin Okupe ...says 2023 election was not rigged…

11 hours ago

Access Bank Named Only Nigerian Company on Forbes 2024 World’s Best Employers List

Access Bank Named Only Nigerian Company on Forbes 2024 World’s Best Employers List   In…

1 day ago

Health, Insurance, And Entrepreneurship Lectures To Take Centre Stage At NASRE Foundation’s End- Of-Year Support To Ailing Journalists Others

Health, Insurance, And Entrepreneurship Lectures To Take Centre Stage At NASRE Foundation’s End- Of-Year Support…

2 days ago

ZENITH BANK HOLDS TECH FAIR, ‘FUTURE FORWARD 4.0’, IN LAGOS

ZENITH BANK HOLDS TECH FAIR, ‘FUTURE FORWARD 4.0’, IN LAGOS The Fourth Edition of the…

2 days ago

How Sports Can Help Boost Nigeria’s Greatness – Obasa

How Sports Can Help Boost Nigeria's Greatness - Obasa - commissioner says govt passionate about…

4 days ago

Adron Homes Welcomes New Executive, Emphasizing Commitment to Professional Excellence

Adron Homes Welcomes New Executive, Emphasizing Commitment to Professional Excellence In a strategic move to…

5 days ago