Suleja prison: 108 inmates on the run in Nigeria - BBC News

A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.

2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Nigeria Correctional ServiceImage caption, Many of the facilities in Suleja prison were built during the colonial eraBy Mansur AbubakarBBC News, KanoMore than 100 prisoners have escaped from a jail near Nigeria's capital after heavy rain damaged part of the facility where they were housed.

According to the authorities, 118 inmates originally fled the Suleja Prison but 10 have since been re-captured.

A manhunt has been launched to find the others.

The identity of the prisoners is unclear at this point but there are fears that some might be dangerous.

However, a statement from the prison said they were working with other security agencies and that people should go about their normal activities without any fear.

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