Escape from the Flooded Prison: Over 100 Inmates on the Loose in Nigeria

Prison Break in Nigeria

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The occurrence of prison​ breaks is not an unusual phenomenon in Nigeria, a ⁣country that has ​experienced a series of ‍jailbreaks in recent times.

Recent Escape ​Incident

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Following ⁢heavy rainfall that caused significant damage to a medium security prison in‌ Nigeria,⁤ more than 100 ⁢prisoners ⁤managed to escape, as⁣ reported by the Nigerian ⁣Correctional ⁣Service (NCS)⁣ in a press release issued on Thursday.

The Medium Security Custodial Centres in Suleja, Niger state, witnessed a total of 118 inmates fleeing‍ the facility on Wednesday night. However, authorities have successfully apprehended 10 ​of the escaped ⁢prisoners and placed them in custody, according to the NCS.

The rain-induced destruction affected parts‍ of ⁤the ‌prison, surrounding structures, and the perimeter⁣ fence.‌ The NCS highlighted that the ⁢facility’s infrastructure ⁣was deemed⁤ “old‍ and weak,” having been constructed⁤ during the colonial era.

Response ⁢and Public Safety

The NCS reassured the public that‍ they are effectively managing the situation⁤ and urged citizens to‍ carry ⁤on with ⁤their daily ⁤activities without fear or disruption. Additionally, the public was​ advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements of the fleeing ⁣inmates to the nearest⁢ security agency.

History of Prison Breaks in Nigeria

‍ It is worth noting that Nigeria ‍has a history of⁤ prison ⁢breaks, with several notable incidents in ⁢recent years. For instance, in⁤ 2022, over 300 inmates escaped following a raid by Boko Haram militants on a prison in Abuja, the capital city of​ Nigeria. Similarly,‍ in a previous incident, more than‌ 200 prisoners fled a ‍correctional facility in ⁤Kogi State after⁣ an attack by gunmen that resulted in the death of a ‍policeman.

⁣ Another significant escape occurred ‌in Imo State, where more than 2000 ⁤inmates broke free during ‌an armed attack on a prison,⁤ where explosives were used to breach​ the facility’s ‌walls.

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A 74-year-old woman was detained for more than 80 hours because she was accused of stealing a box of bean curd sushi worth around 300 yen. (online photo)

A 74-year-old woman in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, was accused of stealing a box of bean curd sushi worth only about 300 yen (about HK$15.08) from a supermarket in the middle of this month and detained for 80 years After hours much, the police confirmed that the woman was innocent and released her, and the prosecutor’s office decided that she would not be prosecuted.

The woman was accused of stealing a box of tofu skin sushi worth only about 300 yen from a supermarket in Omihahaman City, Shiga Prefecture on the 13th of this month. Although the woman always denied it, saying that a friend had bought it for her, the police were unable to find the relevant person. It wasn’t until the night of the 16th that the police confirmed that the woman was innocent and got was released after being detained for 82 hours. In court on Monday (23rd), the prosecutor said: “We need to think about the decision to keep an innocent woman, and further efforts need to be made in the future to carry out a proper investigation.”

Netizens questioned whether the retention time was too long

A Japanese magazine investigated the cause of the accident and confirmed that the woman was arrested at 11 am on the 13th and released around 9:30 pm on the 16th. Many people criticized on the Internet: “Accidental arrest is sometimes unavoidable, but three days of detention is too long, and it’s just a box of bean curd sushi.” Some netizens said: “It’s terrible, this was arrested at the scene of the robbery.” Does it take so long to check the inventory?” Some people also asked, “As long as you’ n find the identification, you will understand. It takes so long?”

The woman was detained for 82 hours innocently. (news snapshot)

The magazine called the relevant police station and asked the deputy commissioner for information. When asked why he could not check the CCTV to confirm it, the deputy director explained that he could not check before arresting the person in question He also said that the person who accused the person arrested of stealing was a supermarket guard, so he believed the police the evidence the guard. The police also pointed out that the woman who was arrested did not state on the spot that she was from an acquaintance, and did not mention it until she made a statement at the police station, so the ” recognition” immediately. The woman also did not know the name and exact address of this “recognition”, so they searched the city for a while before confirming it.

Police admit it will take time to find witnesses

However, police said they later checked the CCTV and confirmed that another man was with the woman in the shop whose membership card was confirmed. However, it was only on the 16th that the police made contact with the man. In terms of the inventory, the store has carried out an account and confirmed that there are no errors in the sales figures and the inventory. The police admitted that there was a delay in this regard. The police department said it sincerely apologized to the woman who was falsely arrested after the incident and would take steps to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

A Japanese lawyer pointed out that the woman can claim compensation from the Japanese police in accordance with the legal agreement for compensation from the suspect.

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Goalkeeping hero Jørgen Kaldheim Grønningen had to concede this time, and Viking eventually won 3-4.

Get a full overview of the results in all matches her!

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