The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Kuje Correctional Center late Tuesday night in Nigeria's capital. No fewer than 879 inmates escaped from the facility after the attack which left some inmates and security personnel dead. Read also:
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