{"id":89242,"date":"2021-11-29T00:27:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-28T23:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=89242"},"modified":"2021-11-29T00:27:58","modified_gmt":"2021-11-28T23:27:58","slug":"breaking-gunmen-trapped-inside-jos-custodial-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/breaking-gunmen-trapped-inside-jos-custodial-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Gunmen trapped inside Jos Custodial Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gunmen who invaded the Jos Medium Security Custodial Centre in Plateau state on Sunday evening have been reported trapped within the facility due to the heavy fire power of security operatives who immediately cordoned the yard.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal  \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nSpokesman of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, CC Francis Enobore disclosed this in a statement issued Sunday night in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>The statement reads; \u201cThe Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, Plateau State came under attack by gunmen who reportedly stormed the facility in large number with sophisticated weapons.<\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cThe invaders were said to have arrived at the Custodial Center at about 1720hrs and immediately made for the main gate where they engaged the armed squad personnel in a gun battle before breaking into the yard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough they gained entrance to the yard, they are however trapped within as men from sister security services were immediately mobilised to assist the armed guards to cordon the perimeter wall and the entire area.<\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cReinforcement from the response squad of the Service has also been mobilised to the center.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe situation is presently under control as the attackers firing power is being subdued by superior fire from a combined team of security agencies. 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