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Gunmen attack prison in Nigeria, free 240 prisoners

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It was said that some guards were injured in the incident at Nigeria’s Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kabba on the night of September 12, 2021. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  Mohammed Momoh

Contributor based in Abuja, Nigeria

Nation Media Group

Abuja, 

Gunmen on Sunday invaded Nigeria’s Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kabba, North Central Kogi State, and freed at least 240 prisoners.

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