THE STANDARD By
Reuters |
April 6th 2021 at 15:25:46 GMT +0300
The Nigerian Correctional Services facility that was attacked by gunmen, with large numbers of inmates set freed afterwards in Imo State, Nigeria April 5, 2021. [Reuters]
Tension gripped a town in southeastern Nigeria on Tuesday, a day after gunmen blasted their way into a prison, freed more than 1,800 inmates and then looted a police station, local inhabitants said.
The town of Owerri was calm but the mood was apprehensive, as residents said they worried about violence from escapees or being caught in an attack by the security forces. Many are afraid that the escapees may return. while others are thinking that the security forces will come for a reprisal, said local journalist Damian Duruiheoma.