There is tension in Lagos State as Ikoyi Correctional Centre is currently on fire as smoke is seen billowing from parts of house. Gunshots are also being heard and there’s an alleged attempted jailbreak.
According to reports, the prison authorities had immediately notified the police and the military authorities which have been deployed to foil the attempted jail break.
Residents of Ikoyi reported hearing volleys of gunshots around the prison. Media personality, Toke Makinwa who lives in Ikoyi also tweeted that she can hear gunshots from her bedroom and that people should be safe.
“Ikoyi is on fire, hearing sounds of gunshots from my bedroom, I hear ikoyi prison has been broken in to and there is Chaos around Awolowo road. Be safe guys #Endsars”, She tweeted.
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