Daud Olatunji
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched efforts to recapture two inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State.
The Service confirmed that the inmates fled the facility on Sunday, November 8, 2026, prompting a security response involving relevant law enforcement agencies.
The NCoS Public Relations Officer, CSC Jane Osuji, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday.
Osuji said the authorities had commenced coordinated efforts with other security agencies to track down and return the fleeing inmates to custody.
She explained that the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, had ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident to establish how the escape occurred and determine whether there were security lapses at the facility.
According to her, the investigation is expected to uncover the circumstances surrounding the breach and identify areas requiring urgent attention.
The Controller-General also directed that necessary measures be taken to strengthen security arrangements and prevent a recurrence.
The Service assured residents and members of the public that it was taking the incident seriously and would intensify efforts to ensure the escaped inmates were rearrested.
However, the NCoS did not disclose the identities of the fleeing inmates, the offences for which they were being held or the specific circumstances that enabled their escape.
The incident raises fresh concerns about security management and escape prevention in Nigeria’s custodial facilities, particularly as the circumstances surrounding the breach remain unclear.
The Service reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of custodial centres across the country.
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