Gunmen Attack High Court Premises In Plateau, Set Free Six Inmates

Gunmen Attack High Court Premises In Plateau, Set Free Six Inmates

Gunmen on Thursday attacked the premises of the High Court in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, thereby forcefully setting free six inmates from the Nigerian Correctional Centre.

The gunmen, however, aided the escape of six out of 10 inmates with their offences ranging from murder to kidnapping and rape. He noted that the Police Commissioner has visited the scene of the incident, adding that some arrests have been made and investigations into the attack are ongoing.Channels Television gathered that a private security guard on duty was shot dead during the attack, while three others were injured, including a staff of the hospital and a police officer.

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