BREAKING: Kuje Prison Currently Under Bomb Attack

Gunmen believed to be terrorists have attacked Kuje Medium Prison, Abuja on Tuesday night.

The prison came under heavy bombardments by unknown terrorists, throwing the entire area Council into confusion.

According to reports, the first explosion, a high capacity bomb, went off around 10.25pm. It was followed by second and third blast and sporadic gunshots that left the residents scampering into safety.

Few hours earlier, security report had alerted the prison officials of possible attacks of the medium prison.

A prison staff, who confirmed the attack explained that the attackers had come from the back of the prison yard.

As at the time of filing this report, it was gathered that residents in the area are still running helta skelter for safety..