It has been reported that no fewer than 119 inmates escaped from the Suleja medium security custodial centre on Wednesday night.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the incident to newsmen as it also stated that efforts were in top gear to arrest them.
The incident was reported to have been linked with the heavy downpour.
The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory Command of the NCoS , Sampson Duza said 10 of the inmates have been arrested and brought back to the facility.
The Correctional Service further assured the public that it is on top of the situation and that they should go about their businesses without fear or hindrance as they further enjoined the public to look out for the fleeing inmates and report any suspicious movement to the nearest security agency.