Hoodlums Break Into Benin Prison, Set Inmates Free
The ongoing EndSARS Protest across the country has emboldened some hoodlums to attack Benin Prison with most prisoners using the opportunity to escape
The armed squad of prison officials were said to have engaged the suspected hoodlums in gunfire which left some persons injured.
Also destroyed was the High Court 4 which is beside the prison where the hoodlums vandalised
The hoodlums started gathering along Sapele Road beside the prison as early as 7 am setting bonfires and sending back road users.
They launched their attack when their number had swelled considerably, broke a part of the wall while some climbed the fence into the prison yard.
A few of the inmates escaped with gunshots while an elderly man was recaptured while walking away like a passerby.
