Unknown gunmen have attacked the Kuje Maximum Security Custodial Centre with bombs on Tuesday night.
Sources said there were ongoing shootings and sounds of explosion around the facility, located at an area called Shetuko in Kuje Area Council of Abuja.
Sources close to the scene said it might be a terrorist attack.
Residents within the vicinity of the correctional facility said they heard sound of gunshots and explosions
It was gathered that the incident threw the entire area Council into confusion.

According to sources, the first explosion, a high capacity bomb, went off around 10.25pm. It was followed by second and third blast and sporadic gunshots that left the residents scampering for safety.