Prison break in Kogi state, 144 freed, 1 inmate killed, 12 re-arrested

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members on the night November 2nd attacked Koton-Karfi federal prison in Kogi state, freeing 144 inmates. One inmate was reportedly killed during the prison break.

The Koton-Karfi prison authorities later said 12 inmates that escaped during the prison break have been re-arrested.