Kogi prison break

The Kogi prison break was an attack on Koto-Karffi Federal Medium Security Prisons in Kogi State, in north-central Nigeria by unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram.[1] The attack occurred on 2 November 2014. About 144 prisoners escaped from the prison; 1 inmate was shot and killed during the attack.[3] The escaped prisoners were largely awaiting trial for robbery.[4] Twelve inmates returned to the prison to serve out their sentences[5] and about 45 escaped prisoners were recaptured altogether.

Quotes

• We are working closely with the police and other security agencies to ensure that the escaped inmates are rearrested and brought back to custody,
  • Mr. Umar said
• Upon receiving reports of the attack, the Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, in collaboration with heads of sister security agencies, including the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State, immediately mobilised personnel to secure the facility, restore order, and initiate a manhunt for the escapee
  • Said by Mr. Umar