Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have launched an attack on the Kuje Medium Prison in Abuja. Recent reports say that 900 Boko Haram prisoners have been able to escape. These 900 are from the most dangerous terrorists in Nigeria.

The prison facility came under attack around 10:27 p.m. with bomb explosions and gun shots.

The loud explosion and the gunshots threw the area into confusion and panic and residents scampered for safety.