The Bauchi Prison break was an attack on the federal prison in the Northern Nigerian city of Bauchi, in which members of Boko Haram released 721 prisoners.[1] The attack occurred on September 7, 2010, and was carried out by approximately 50 gunmen.[2] Of the 721 prisoners who escaped, as many as 150 were affiliated with Boko Haram.[1] The Bauchi prison break was part of a broader escalation of Boko Haram activity, that escalation served as retaliation for the death of one of the group's primary leaders.[3] Following this, Boko Haram has staged multiple subsequent attacks on government and religious targets in Bauchi state.[3][4]
Nigeria is largely split between a Christian south and Muslim north, and tensions have built between the two groups. There has been Religious violence in Nigeria since 1953.[5] The prisoners in Bauchi were largely awaiting trial for sectarian violence committed in the country in 2009.[6] The group which conducted the prison raid, Boko Haram, was involved in this sectarian violence. [6][7][8]
Members of Boko Haram previously staged an attack on a police station in Bauchi state on 26 July 2009 in which 150 people were killed.[1] This was followed by a spurt of coordinated attacks across multiple states, including in neighboring Borno state.[9] During an aggressive government response, Boko Haram's leader Mohammed Yusuf was arrested on 30 July 2009.[1] He was killed in an extrajudicial killing by the police after interrogation, although some sources claim that he was killed while being taken into custody.[1][9] Officials both believed and announced that Yusuf's death would lead to the group's collapse, but it instead resulted in increased recruitment and expansion, and escalation of the group's activities.[3] The killing of Yusuf while in custody has been characterized as one of the group's primary grievances against the Nigerian government.[4] Yusuf's second-in-command, Abubakar Shekau, subsequently threatened retaliation against the government for the deaths of Boko Haram members.[1]
Boko Haram planned the attack on Bauchi prison in the evening, anticipating that Muslim prison guards would be attending evening prayer during Ramadan.[1] Out of a total of 759 prisoners, 721 were freed by the members of Boko Haram.[10] While accounts vary, it is estimated that between 105 and 150 of the escaped prisoners were affiliated with Boko Haram.[1][2] Over thirty of the prisoners returned to the prison to serve out their short sentences.[6] Additionally thirty-five prisoners were re-arrested.[8] Parts of the jail were set on fire, killing five people and hospitalizing six.[11][12] At least one police officer was among those killed, along with bystanders.[13] Boko Haram also used the attack on the federal prison as an opportunity to distribute recruitment and propaganda materials.[1] The attackers left leaflets around the prison, detailing the group's background and manifesto, and exhorting readers to also take up arms for their cause.[1] The language in these leaflets served as the group's formal "declaration of war" on the government.[1]
Aftermath
The state governor, Isa Yuguda, announced on 8 September 2010 that members of Boko Haram should leave the state or be flushed out forcefully.[7] The government response to Boko Haram activity has relied heavily on military and police resources.[4] The city temporarily added military checkpoints on major roads.[6] According to state police commissioner Danlami Yar'Adua, eleven suspected members of Boko Haram were arrested during this campaign.[8] The Nigerian government also pledged to tighten security at other prisons, especially those thought to be vulnerable to attack.[8] The minister for the interior, Emmanuel Iheanacho, stated that the “[Nigerian people's] safety and security remain paramount to us."[12]
Since the attack on the prison in 2010, Boko Haram has also launched attacks on a police station and army barracks in Bauchi.[3] In 2012, the group carried out a suicide bombing at a church in Bauchi.[4] The prison break in Bauchi is not the only such attack coordinated by Boko Haram. The 2014 Kogi Prison break, which released 119 inmates, was attributed to the group as well.[14] Boko Haram later escalated its presence in the Lake Chad Basin, which countries in the region including Nigeria and Chad have addressed with the Multinational Joint Force.[15]
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The Bauchi Prison break was an attack on the federal prison in the Northern Nigerian city of Bauchi in which members of Boko Haram released 721 prisoners 1 The attack occurred on September 7 2010 and was carried out by approximately 50 gunmen 2 Of the 721 prisoners who escaped as many as 150 were affiliated with Boko Haram 1 The Bauchi prison break was part of a broader escalation of Boko Haram activity that escalation served as retaliation for the death of one of the group s primary leaders 3 Following this Boko Haram has staged multiple subsequent attacks on government and religious targets in Bauchi state 3 4 Bauchi prison breakPart of Boko Haram insurgencyLocationBauchi State northern NigeriaDate7 September 2010TargetBauchi prisonAttack typePrison breakDeaths5Injured6PerpetratorsBoko HaramNo of participants50Defenders721 prisoners escaped Contents 1 Background 2 Incident 3 Aftermath 4 See also 5 ReferencesBackground EditNigeria is largely split between a Christian south and Muslim north and tensions have built between the two groups There has been Religious violence in Nigeria since 1953 5 The prisoners in Bauchi were largely awaiting trial for sectarian violence committed in the country in 2009 6 The group which conducted the prison raid Boko Haram was involved in this sectarian violence 6 7 8 Members of Boko Haram previously staged an attack on a police station in Bauchi state on 26 July 2009 in which 150 people were killed 1 This was followed by a spurt of coordinated attacks across multiple states including in neighboring Borno state 9 During an aggressive government response Boko Haram s leader Mohammed Yusuf was arrested on 30 July 2009 1 He was killed in an extrajudicial killing by the police after interrogation although some sources claim that he was killed while being taken into custody 1 9 Officials both believed and announced that Yusuf s death would lead to the group s collapse but it instead resulted in increased recruitment and expansion and escalation of the group s activities 3 The killing of Yusuf while in custody has been characterized as one of the group s primary grievances against the Nigerian government 4 Yusuf s second in command Abubakar Shekau subsequently threatened retaliation against the government for the deaths of Boko Haram members 1 Incident EditThis section s tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia See Wikipedia s guide to writing better articles for suggestions April 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message Boko Haram planned the attack on Bauchi prison in the evening anticipating that Muslim prison guards would be attending evening prayer during Ramadan 1 Out of a total of 759 prisoners 721 were freed by the members of Boko Haram 10 While accounts vary it is estimated that between 105 and 150 of the escaped prisoners were affiliated with Boko Haram 1 2 Over thirty of the prisoners returned to the prison to serve out their short sentences 6 Additionally thirty five prisoners were re arrested 8 Parts of the jail were set on fire killing five people and hospitalizing six 11 12 At least one police officer was among those killed along with bystanders 13 Boko Haram also used the attack on the federal prison as an opportunity to distribute recruitment and propaganda materials 1 The attackers left leaflets around the prison detailing the group s background and manifesto and exhorting readers to also take up arms for their cause 1 The language in these leaflets served as the group s formal declaration of war on the government 1 Aftermath EditThe state governor Isa Yuguda announced on 8 September 2010 that members of Boko Haram should leave the state or be flushed out forcefully 7 The government response to Boko Haram activity has relied heavily on military and police resources 4 The city temporarily added military checkpoints on major roads 6 According to state police commissioner Danlami Yar Adua eleven suspected members of Boko Haram were arrested during this campaign 8 The Nigerian government also pledged to tighten security at other prisons especially those thought to be vulnerable to attack 8 The minister for the interior Emmanuel Iheanacho stated that the Nigerian people s safety and security remain paramount to us 12 Since the attack on the prison in 2010 Boko Haram has also launched attacks on a police station and army barracks in Bauchi 3 In 2012 the group carried out a suicide bombing at a church in Bauchi 4 The prison break in Bauchi is not the only such attack coordinated by Boko Haram The 2014 Kogi Prison break which released 119 inmates was attributed to the group as well 14 Boko Haram later escalated its presence in the Lake Chad Basin which countries in the region including Nigeria and Chad have addressed with the Multinational Joint Force 15 See also Edit Nigeria portalEkiti prison break Kogi prison break Boko Haram insurgency Edo prison breakReferences Edit a b c d e f g h i j k Kendhammer Brandon McCain 2018 Boko Haram Athens Ohio University Press ISBN 9780821423516 a b Nigerian gunmen free 800 in prison break The Independent 9 September 2010 Archived from the original on 11 September 2010 Retrieved 9 September 2010 a b c d Ajayi A I 29 June 2012 Boko Haram and terrorism in Nigeria Exploratory and explanatory notes Global Advanced Research Journal of History Political Science and International Relations 1 103 107 a b c d Maiangwa Benjamin Uzodike 31 July 2012 The Changing Dynamics of Boko Haram Terrorism Al Jazeera Center for Studies Nwanze Cheta 31 January 2018 Echoes of 1953 Kano riot The Guardian Nigeria GUARDIAN Newspapers Retrieved 1 June 2022 a b c d Gunmen Stage Massive Prison Break in Northern Nigeria Voice of America 8 September 2010 Archived from the original on 11 September 2010 Retrieved 9 September 2010 a b 721 inmates freed in Nigeria s prison break Xinhua News Agency 8 September 2010 Archived from the original on 11 September 2010 Retrieved 9 September 2010 a b c d Manhunt begins after prison break Independent Online 9 September 2010 Archived from the original on 24 September 2010 Retrieved 9 September 2010 a b Murray Sean Nossiter 3 August 2009 In Nigeria an Insurgency Leaves a Heavy Toll The New York Times Archived from the original on 3 November 2012 Retrieved 3 April 2020 Sani Sani Muh d Attack On Bauchi Prison Boko Haram Frees 721 Inmates allAfrica com 8 September 2010 Retrieved on 14 September 2010 Boko Haram attack frees hundreds of prisoners BBC News 8 September 2010 Archived from the original on 8 September 2010 Retrieved 9 September 2010 a b Bauchi 5 confirmed dead after Boko Haram attack 759 inmates escape from prison FG warns trouble makers Nigerian Tribune 9 September 2010 Archived from the original on 2 October 2011 Retrieved 9 September 2010 Nossiter Adam 8 September 2010 Prison Raid in Nigeria Releases Hundreds The New York Times Archived from the original on 8 September 2010 Retrieved 2 April 2020 Militants claim Nigeria 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