How inmates escaped from Federal Prison in Imo state

Source: https://www.naij.com/1077563-how-inmates-escaped-federal-prison-imo-state.html

There is panic in Owerri, Imo state following a prison break by inmates at a facility in the state.

The inmates, an official said scaled through the fence of the prison facility

A staff of the Federal Prison, Owerri said two inmate serving jail terms scaled the fence of the facility and made an escape.

The staff said the escapees took advantage of an ongoing construction in the facility.

“Their escape has caused serious panic in the prison. There are fears that heads will roll if the convicts are not found.

They scaled the fence, while work was going on in the male section of the prison. We believe that most of the male prisoners planed and facilitated the escape.” he said.

However, prison authorities have launched and investigation into the cause of the escape.

It was also gathered that all efforts have been put in place to apprehend the escapees.