The Federal Government has promised to pardon inmates who escaped from prison following the destructive jail break that occured in Owerri, capital of Imo State more than 24 hours ago.
Speaking on behalf of the Goverment, the Minister of Interior Mr Rauf Aregbesola said this during the inspection of the centre on Tuesday after it was attacked by unidentified gunmen.
An estimated number of 1,884 inmates escaped from custody after the attack; an action which the minister described as unlawful and criminal.
Aregbesola said, “Unlawful escape from custody is a crime but the government in its magnanimity will grant amnesty to prisoners who willfully return.
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