Damaturu prison break

The Damaturu prison break occurred on 4 June 2012 when suspected Boko Haram gunmen attacked Jimeta prison in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. About 40 inmates escaped. Quotes The sect members entered the prison through the emir’s palace and freed 40 persons. They were confronted by the military but they carried away their members shot by the military. Patrick Egbuniwe, Yobe State Police Commissioner Premium Times, "Police confirm 40 inmates escaped in Yobe jail break", 4 June 2012. Four guards were killed and an unspecified number of the attackers were shot, but their comrades took them away. Unnamed prison officer The Daily Telegraph, "40 inmates freed in Nigeria jailbreak", 4 June 2012. A prison guard responded and there was a shoot-out, but the attackers overpowered the prison guards and broke into the prison. Unnamed prison officer The Daily Telegraph, "40 inmates freed in Nigeria jailbreak", 4 June 2012. External links Category:Prisons