Kuje prison under attack by unknown gunmen.

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There is apprehension among residents of Kuje in the Federal Capital Territory following the repeated sounds of gunshots being heard in the area.

There are fears among residents that the correctional center is under attack by armed men.

A resident of the area, Joshua Friday, told our correspondent that the shootings have been ongoing for the last 20 minutes.

He said the situation has caused panic in the area.