A former inmate, Mr Christian Akara, has stated that no fewer than 150 persons were killed by an armed squad during an invasion of the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos State.

Akara gave the testimony on Tuesday while speaking before Magistrate A. O. Komolafe of the Lagos Island Coroner Division sitting at Court 4, Surulere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State.

The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the coroner inquest was to unravel the circumstances that led to the killing of some inmates in the prison on October 22, 2020.

Akara was responding to questions from Mrs Amanda Demechi-Asagha, an interested party in the inquest and counsel for a deceased inmate, Shola Raphael.

Demechi-Asagha is also the President of the African Women Lawyers Association.

He said while he was at the custodial centre, he volunteered as a teacher under the Muharam Sisters, a non-governmental organisation, to teach some inmates English Language.

The witness said he saw a number of armed men entering the facility and shooting directly at inmates.

He said the armed squad shot inmates at the centre around 11.59am, adding that no fewer than 150 people lost their lives during the attack.

Akara said, “I went to Cell D5 for safety because my cell wasn’t safe. After all the shootings, the armed men ordered us to move from Cell D5 to Cell D7 and shot the last person.

“They also shot the governor of Cell D7, Ifeanyi. Some of us were chosen to carry the dead bodies. There were more than 150 dead bodies.

"We observed starvation for two weeks after the invasion. There was no food, and we barely had enough water to drink.”

He identified some of those killed to include one Promise Nnuigwe of Cell B2, one Raphael Olusola of Cell D8, and one Ifeanyi of Cell D7.

Asked why he chose to testify, Akara said, “I want those responsible for the attack to be brought to book.”

The Coroner, Komolafe, adjourned the case till December 19 and 20 for further hearing.

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No bullet can fly in Lagos without Tinubu's go ahead

Insecurity everywhere

Insecurity inside prison.


This is a conspiracy carried out by govt just to reduce the number of inmates.

When did this happen

Nawaooo which way Nigeria?

FaceTanke:
When did this happen

You couldn't go through the news as I did

Sounds like a lie..150 keh
Wen they are not goats..be careful wat u believe on nairaland

Wow

150? Is the prison where Ukraine and Russia are fighting?

Lol I just got information that Tinubu its dead he die last night i won't disclose much they re planning to give clone Tinubu oh my God I'm leaving Nigeria soon Tinubu must not happen to Nigeria God why.

DAMN

Killerbag36:
Lol I just got information that Tinubu its dead he die last night i won't disclose much they re planning to give clone Tinubu oh my God I'm leaving Nigeria soon Tinubu must not happen to Nigeria God why.

But if your information is fake, whatever u wish Tinubu wil be your portion before December

Killerbag36:


Nd you're already dead im sorry don't talk dead people doh wen u come alive text me

If am not, then get prepare.

This is serious

Dis administration has witnessed d most prison breaks in d history of Nigeria... Now what d hell did I jst read? And d minister of interior has not been sacked or replaced

Bat thing will never happen to us. 30k APC urchins, OVER TO YOU.

Conspiracy

And one old man is shouting Emilokan

The overrated state

Blood, Blood, Blood all over Nigeria

obembet:
Thank God say na flat head people full there




But if your information is fake, whatever u wish him wil be your portion before December

Nd you're already dead im sorry don't talk dead people doh wen u come alive text me

Nigeria my beloved country

I know there are certain rules of engagement within prisons but shooting at inmates right in their cells, even during a jailbreak is totally wrong.

This should be thoroughly verified.

Tinubu Lagos the most beautiful city in Nigeria... According to APC fan boys.

Hmmm