600 Inmates Escape In A Jail Break In Nigeria’s Abuja
At least 600 inmates escaped in a jailbreak in Nigeria's capital city, officials said Wednesday, blaming the attack on Islamic extremist rebels. About 300 have been recaptured, authorities said.
Updated: 07 Jul 2022 5:27 pm
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Nigeria Kuje prison break
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Broken walls at the Kuje maximum prison following a rebel attack in Kuje, Nigeria.
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Nigeria Kuje prison break
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An ambulance and burnt-out cars are seen outside the Kuje maximum prison following a rebel attack in Kuje, Nigeria.
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Nigeria Kuje prison break
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Charred cars are seen outside the Kuje maximum prison following a rebel attack in Kuje, Nigeria.
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Nigeria Kuje prison break
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A bullet shell is seen on the ground outside of the Kuje maximum prison following a rebel attack in Kuje, Nigeria.
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Nigeria Kuje prison break
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Officers stand guard outside the Kuje maximum prison following a rebel attack in Kuje, Nigeria.
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Nigeria Kuje prison break
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A burnt out bus is seen outside the Kuje maximum prison following a rebel attack in Kuje, Nigeria.
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Nigeria Kuje prison break
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Recaptured inmates arrive at the Kuje maximum prison following a rebel attack in Kuje, Nigeria.
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Nigeria Kuje prison break
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A burnt out bus is seen outside the Kuje maximum prison following a rebel attack in Kuje, Nigeria.