President Muhammadu Buhari visited the Kuje custodial center after terrorist attacked the facility on Tuesday night.

It was reported the Nigeria Correction Service’s spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, who confirmed the attack in a statement on Wednesday, said the terrorists used explosives on the center’s fence and its main entrance to gain access to the facility.

According to Abubakar, one Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel and four inmates died during the incident.

The terrorists reportedly freed inmates, including 64 of their members held in custody during the attack.

Abubakar stated that 16 inmates and three custodial officers were injured during the attack.

He said 879 inmates escaped from the facility while 443 had been recaptured, and 551 are still at large.

“A total of 879 inmates escaped from the facility during the unfortunate attack. As at the time of this report, 443 have been recaptured, 551 inmates are currently in custody, 443 inmates are still at large, 4 inmates dead and 16 inmates sustained various degree of injuries and are being treated at the moment. However, efforts are ongoing to recapture all fleeing inmates.

“The Service will deploy its Corrections Information Management System in synergy with National Identity Management Commission to track all fleeing inmates and return them to custody.”