The Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State on Wednesday confirmed an attack on its personnel at the Lagos High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square during the hearing for inmates.
The NCoS spokesperson, Olarotimi Oladokun, confirmed the attack in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.
Oladokun, who spoke in Lagos, said the attack was staged by persons suspected to be associates of an inmate with a view to hijacking him.
He further confirmed that one of the attackers was shot while trying to disposes an armed personnel of his rifle.
He said the attackers intended to forcefully hijack an inmate while at the premises of the court.
According to Oladokun, the Controller of Corrections, NCoS, Lagos, Adewale Adebisi, quickly deployed a task force to the court premises to ensure that no inmate escaped.
“This quick response and vigilance of the NCoS court escorts thwarted their attempt,” Adebisi said.
He further confirmed that all inmates were successfully returned to custody of the Custodial Centre.
He said: “The NCoS Lagos Controller eulogised the gallant officers for resisting the attack and securing all inmates back to custody.
“The controller also assured the pubic that the security of Lagos custodial Centers remains intact.
“He further commended other security agencies, especially the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army for their timely response to restore normalcy.”
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