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Edo prison break

Edo prison break

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The Edo prison break was an attack on the federal prison at Oko in Benin City,[1] the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria by unknown gunmen suspected to be Armed robbers in a bid to rescue their members who are largely condemn inmates.[2] About 12 prisoners escaped from the prison.[3]

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Incident

The incident occurred on Sunday 19 August 2012.[4] It was reported that an explosive was used in the attack by the criminals to blow open the prison gate, a claim refuted by the Edo state commissioner of police, Olayinka Balogun.[5] No death or severe injuries were recorded from the attack.[6]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. [2]
    Tolu (19 August 2012). "Breaking News – Oko Federal Prison in Benin Bombed, Inmates Escaped". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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    "12 Inmates Escape from Benin City Prison, Articles – THISDAY LIVE". Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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    "Jail break: Police beef up security at Oko Prisons". Vanguard News. 20 August 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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    "Police deny use of bomb in Benin prison break". Channels Television. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  6. [6]
    "Police Confirms Attempted Jail Break in Edo State, Says No "Explosives" Involved". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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