Edo prison break explained
| Edo prison break |
| Partof: | Prison escape |
| Fatalities: | 0 |
| Injuries: | 0 |
| Type: | Prison break |
| Perps: | prisoners |
| Target: | federal prison |
| Numparts: | Unknown |
| Dfens: | 0 |
| Date: | 19 August 2012 |
| Location: | Edo State, Southern Nigeria |
The Edo prison break was an attack on the federal prison at Oko in Benin City,[1] the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria by unknown gunmen suspected to be Armed robbers in a bid to rescue their members who are largely condemn inmates.[2] About 12 prisoners escaped from the prison.[3]
Incident
The incident occurred on Sunday 19 August 2012.[4] It was reported that an explosive was used in the attack by the criminals to blow open the prison gate, a claim refuted by the Edo state commissioner of police, Olayinka Balogun.[5] No death or severe injuries were recorded from the attack.[6]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Archived copy . 27 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141227161013/http://m.dailytimes.com.ng/article/edo-prison-break-police-prison-authorities-issue-conflicting-statements#.VIJHAMXgHa8 . 27 December 2014 . dead .
- Web site: Breaking News – Oko Federal Prison in Benin Bombed, Inmates Escaped. Tolu. INFORMATION NIGERIA. 19 August 2012 . 27 December 2014.
- Web site: 12 Inmates Escape from Benin City Prison, Articles – THISDAY LIVE . 27 December 2014 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141227164715/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/12-inmates-escape-from-benin-city-prison/122772/ . 27 December 2014 .
- Web site: Jail break: Police beef up security at Oko Prisons. Vanguard News. 20 August 2012 . 27 December 2014.
- Web site: Police deny use of bomb in Benin prison break. Channels Television. 27 December 2014.
- Web site: Police Confirms Attempted Jail Break in Edo State, Says No "Explosives" Involved. Sahara Reporters. 27 December 2014.
