Inmates of a prison located in Sapele, Delta state have set the facility on fire as they staged a protest.
The prisoners were protesting against release of only 3 inmates, even though the State Government granted 25 inmates from the facility amnesty.
They also protested over the poor welfare condition at the correctional center
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It was gathered that the incident started about 8 am, that the inmates are protesting for lack of food and water.
It was also learnt that the inmates are not adequately taking care of in Sapele correctional centres.
Security agencies have taken over the correctional centres to ensure that no inmate escaped.