Gunmen have attacked the Jos Correctional Centre in Plateau State.
Reports, suggest that security operatives have been able to repel the attack, although the identity of the assailants is yet to be verified.
Military Information Officer for Operation Safe Haven, Major Ishaku who confirmed the attack explained that personnel of the joint task force at the facility fought to curtail the attackers.
Also giving an account of the attack, the Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer, Francis Enobore noted that the invaders arrived at the Jos custodial center at about 5:00 pm on Sunday and immediately approached the main gate where they were engaged and resisted by the armed squad personnel in a gun battle.
But the gunmen persisted and were able to break into the yard.
