Gunmen were trapped inside Jos Prison after attacking the Custodial Centre on Sunday.
Gunmen stormed the prison in large numbers, shooting sporadically.
Jeff Longdiem, spokesman of the Centre, confirmed the development in a statement sent to Daily Trust.
Daily Trust had earlier reported how gunshots rocked Jos custodial centre of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).
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The spokesman explained that: “The invaders were said to have arrived at the Custodial Center at about 1720hrs and immediately made for the main gate where they engaged the armed squad personnel in a gun battle before breaking into the yard.
“Although they gained entrance to the yard, they are however trapped within as men from sister security services were immediately mobilised to assist the armed guards to cordon the perimeter wall and the entire area.
“Reinforcement from the response squad of the Service has also been mobilised to the center.
“The situation is presently under control as the attackers firing power is being subdued by superior fire from a combined team of security agencies. Update will be made available as event unfolds, ” the statement added.
Daily Trust
