Reports just received say Ikoyi Prison is on Fire.
Gunshots can be heard within the vicinity.
Hoodlums out on to the streets are running about in utter confusion, perhaps, frightened by the gunshots.
However, the army are on guard at one of the prison gates and appear ready to take on any jail break.
Hopefully, the inmates would not be able to make it out on the streets as the gates and high walls appear secure.
They are seen looking confused within the premises. courtyard.
Escalating flames and thick plumes of smoke rise high to the sky.
Security guards were reported to have received reinforcement .
Unconfirmed reports also say that Okitipupa Prison in Ondo State, experienced a jail brake.
Prison officials are reportedly beaten and prisoners set free. The prison and nearby Ondo State internal Revenue office were burnt.
Gladly, 2 hours later, the fire was put out, no prisoner escaped but the admin and records office are reported burnt.
Normalcy has been restored to the premises and prisoners are reported complete.
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