Residents of Kuje Area Council confirmed last night that there were explosions and sporadic gunfire around Kuje Prison.
The Kuje medium prison facility came under attack at about 10:20 pm when what was suspected to be a high-calibre bomb went off, followed by two more explosions and the ensuing sporadic gunfire that sent residents scampering for safety.
Although there was no official confirmation yet, it was suspected that terrorists had launched a ferocious attack on the prison, which triggered a firefight with security forces.
The Kuje Correctional Centre has had a history of terrorists launching attacks to free colleagues detained there or serving prison sentences.
A staff member of the prison reportedly confirmed the attack, saying the attackers came from the back of the prison.
A security report issued earlier had alerted prison officials to possible attacks on the medium-security prison.
THISDAY reports a resident, who spoke anonymously, as saying that there was sustained gunfire that lasted for some time.
“Yes. Some gunshots lasted for a long time, but they have been reduced now,” he said.
