The Nigerian Correctional Service has said that two inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State, on Sunday, November 8, 2026.\n<\/p>\n
In a statement on Tuesday by the Service\u2019s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji, said the NCos had begun action with other security agencies to recapture the fugitives.\n<\/p>\n
She said, \u201cThe NCoS confirms that two inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Okene, Kogi State, on Sunday, 8th November, 2026.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Service has commenced necessary actions in collaboration with relevant security agencies to ensure the prompt recapture of the fleeing inmates.\u201d<\/p>\n
Osuji said a full report on the incident was being awaited to establish how the inmates got out.<\/p>\n
\u201cA comprehensive report on the incident is being awaited to establish the circumstances surrounding the escape,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
Osuji said the Controller-General of Corrections has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n
According to her, the directive is aimed at identifying any lapses and taking appropriate action where necessary. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Controller-General of Corrections has also directed that the incident be thoroughly investigated, with a view to identifying any lapses and taking appropriate action where necessary, \u201d she said.\n<\/p>\n
Osuji assured the public that the matter was receiving attention and that all appropriate measures were being taken to rearrest the inmates.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Service assures members of the public that the situation is being given the necessary attention and that all appropriate measures are being taken to rearrest the fleeing inmates,\u201d Osuji said.\n<\/p>\n
He added that the Service would provide updates once verified information became available, and thanked the public for its understanding and cooperation.\n<\/p>\n
The Okene escape follows that of an awaiting-trial inmate from the Auchi centre in Edo State in October 2026.\n<\/p>\n
The Edo State Command of the NCoS confirmed that the inmate, identified as Thomas, escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Auchi, where he was being held over conspiracy and stealing.<\/p>\n
The command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, Aminu Suleman, said efforts were ongoing to apprehend him.\n <\/p>\n
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