The spokesperson of the NCoS, Francis Enobore, in a statement on Monday, said the body of the attacker was identified among the 11 fatalities.
Some armed attackers stormed the facility at about 1720hrs on Sunday 28, and engaged the armed squad personnel in a gun battle before getting access into the yard.
“Sadly, one of the NCoS Armed Squad personnel paid the supreme price in the encounter while 9 inmates also lost their lives.
“Another staff of the service was shot in the hand and six inmates were also injured in the attack,” he said.
He said a total of 262 inmates escaped in the melee before reinforcement could come from sister services.
However, Enobore said 10 of them have so far been recaptured leaving 252 at large.
He said the Controller-General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa, had condoled with the family and friends of the officer who paid the ultimate price in the encounter, promising that the death will not be in vain as all the perpetrators will be hunted and made to face the full wrath of the law.
He lauded the officers and men of other security agencies for the assistance in bringing the situation under control and assured members of the public that the safety of inmates, including their care and support, will continue to be a top priority in his administration.
Jos Medium Security Custodial Centre as at the time of attack had 1,060 inmates comprising 560 pre-trial detainees and 500 convicts.
The spokesperson of the NCoS, Francis Enobore, in a statement on Monday, said the body of the attacker was identified among the 11 fatalities.
Some armed attackers stormed the facility at about 1720hrs on Sunday 28, and engaged the armed squad personnel in a gun battle before getting access into the yard.
“Sadly, one of the NCoS Armed Squad personnel paid the supreme price in the encounter while 9 inmates also lost their lives.
“Another staff of the service was shot in the hand and six inmates were also injured in the attack,” he said.
He said a total of 262 inmates escaped in the melee before reinforcement could come from sister services.
However, Enobore said 10 of them have so far been recaptured leaving 252 at large.
He said the Controller-General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa, had condoled with the family and friends of the officer who paid the ultimate price in the encounter, promising that the death will not be in vain as all the perpetrators will be hunted and made to face the full wrath of the law.
He lauded the officers and men of other security agencies for the assistance in bringing the situation under control and assured members of the public that the safety of inmates, including their care and support, will continue to be a top priority in his administration.
Jos Medium Security Custodial Centre as at the time of attack had 1,060 inmates comprising 560 pre-trial detainees and 500 convicts.
