Hoodlums on Thursday set a part of Ikoyi Prison or Correctional Centre on fire as they attempted a jailbreak.
A viral video shows smoke billowing from parts of the centre.
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Military and police reinforcements have been deployed to foil the attempted jail break.
Residents of Ikoyi reported hearing volleys of gunshots around the prison.
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