Akure jailbreak is dangerous, says Lagos Assembly

[TheNation]

Lagos State House of Assembly has decried the bombing of Olokuta Maximum Security Prison in Akure, Ondo State and the unlawful release of about 175 inmates by unknown gunmen on Sunday.

Speaking on behalf of the assembly yesterday, the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy, Security and Publicity, Segun Olulade, described the incident as a dangerous signal to the country and another black spot on the country's image.

He added that more disturbing situations might occur if the Federal Government fails to take drastic measures to tighten security.

According to Olulade, the alarming security situation in the country calls for innovations that are unprecedented.

The lawmaker stressed that the Ondo State incident showed that many arms and ammunition were in circulation in the country, and not only in the North.

He said the pervading culture of impunity in government circle, endemic corruption and high poverty level among the people should be blamed for the criminal activities.

Olulade urged the police and other security agencies to conduct investigation into the jailbreak and ensure that all the re-arrested inmates and hoodlums are brought to book.

 

The Nation

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