Over 200 Inmates, Including Boko Haram Commanders, Flee as Flood Breaks Maiduguri Prison Wall
A devastating flood in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, led to the escape of over 200 inmates, including several Boko Haram commanders, after part of the prison wall collapsed. An official from the Nigerian Correctional Center, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the flood, caused by heavy rainfall, breached the perimeter of the Maiduguri New Prison on Tuesday. The flood not only allowed the inmates to escape but also left a portion of the facility damaged. “The rain was intense, causing severe flooding that damaged our prison’s wall. Among the escapees were some Boko Haram commanders along with over 200 other inmates,” the source explained. The official added that another 200 inmates were safely relocated to a different facility to prevent further escapes. This incident follows recent claims by the Borno State government that measures were in place to prevent flood disasters. However, the Tuesday flood wreaked havoc on the city and its surrounding areas, leaving man