Sunday June 30 - Jail break in Akure by Armed GunMen

At about 3a.m. today, dare devil men of the underworld stormed the Olokuta prison in Akure to free some inmates. The internet immediately went haywire with the rumour that the attack was by the dreaded Boko Haram group.

Citizen reporters however debunked such insinuations confirming that the jail break was by armed robbers.

The Police too say the attack was carried out by armed robbers and not members of Boko Haram as being speculated.

Available details however show that unknown gunmen blew the prison gate around 3am today (Sunday) and some inmates were said to have escaped. Police are still investigating the matter while members of the state’s press corp are also waiting for the Police to formally address them.

Latest update on Akure prison break:

Situation at the Olokuta Medium prison has been brought under control following a jail break which happened this morning during which no fewer than 175 prisoners escaped.

 reports say a large detachment of secuirty agents including the state commissioner of police, patrick dukumor were on ground for the on the spot assessment of the incident..

Also some top government functionaries led by the attorney general and commissioner for justice, Eyitayo Jegede..

Speaking to reporters, the comptroller of prison in the state, Tunde olayiwola said the incident appened at about 12;05am and dispelled rumor the attacked was carried out by boko haram insurgents..

However at press time, some of the escaped prisoner have already been arrested by security agents..