Terrorists attempt to free inmates, bomb Kuje Prison

There was tension on Tuesday night in Kuje of the Federal Capital Territory as terrorists bombed the Kuje Medium Custodial Centre in attempt to free inmates.

Eye witness account said, there was loud bomb blast three times at the facility.

Their operations was however unsuccessful.

The bombs used were of high calibre, according to source, but they could however not have access into cells to free their targets.

The bomb went off at exactly 10:15pm on Tuesday followed by a second and third blasts as well as sporadic gunshots that residents into panic mode.

Residents living close to the facility scampered for their safety.