Two soldiers were reportedly killed after gunmen attacked the Kabba Correctional Centre in Kogi state.
The gunmen were said to have freed many prisoners in the facility.
The attack occurred in the wee hours of Monday.
The gunmen were said to have attacked a military checkpoint located a few metres away from the correctional centre with heavy gunfire before descending on the prison.
Another soldier was said to be have been injured in the attack.
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