The Islamic State in West Africa Province, ISWAP has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja.

This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement written in Arabic shared via A’maq Agency, a news channel run by the Islamic State.

In a footage last night, the insurgents could be heard rejoicing after breaching the facility and setting some vehicles on fire.

Tens of fighters were seen marching in groups while vehicles and building were on fire in the 38 seconds video as they stormed the government establishment with bombs, grenades and assault weapons.

While authorities linked the attack to terrorists, a total of 64 Boko Haram fighters held at the centre for their roles in the insurgency in the North East were unaccounted for following the incident.