A search operation is underway in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, to locate and detain prisoners who fled from a prison in Suleja following significant damage caused by heavy rains. At least 118 inmates managed to escape, with only ten being apprehended so far. Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, verified that the prison, which held medium-security detainees, sustained extensive damage from the downpour, particularly to its perimeter wall, enabling the inmates to make their escape.

For an update on this matter,Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Nigeria, Collins Atohengbe.

A search operation is underway in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, to locate and detain prisoners who fled from a prison in Suleja following significant damage caused by heavy rains. At least 118 inmates managed to escape, with only ten being apprehended so far. Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, verified that the prison, which held medium-security detainees, sustained extensive damage from the downpour, particularly to its perimeter wall, enabling the inmates to make their escape.
For an update on this matter,Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa correspondent in Nigeria, Collins Atohengbe.

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