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Nigeria's Escaped Prisoners Recaptured

Approximately 54 inmates of the Olokuta Medium Security Prison in Akure, Ondo State, have been recaptured after being set free by armed gunmen.

  • Nigeria:   Jailbreak - 54 Inmates Re-Arrested

    This Day, 2 July 2013

    The Ondo State Police Command yesterday said 54 out of the 175 prisoners, who escaped when gunmen attacked the Olokuta Prison in Akure, the state capital, had been arrested. Read more »

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The broken gate of Olokuta Medium Prison, Akure, Ondo State.

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