Five Inmates Recaptured After Kogi Jailbreak, Manhunt for Seven Others Continues

Babatunji Wusu –

• Security Breach Confirmed: The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has verified a jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State.

• Escape Details: The incident occurred when inmates tampered with padlocks, leading to the escape of 12 prisoners.

• Swift Response: Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, mobilized security agencies and deployed personnel to restore order and track the fugitives.

• Recapture Efforts: Five out of the 12 escaped inmates have been recaptured, while a manhunt is ongoing for the remaining seven.

• Nationwide Security Audit: Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and a nationwide security review of correctional facilities to prevent future breaches.

• Public Assistance Requested: Citizens are urged to report any suspicious activities that could lead to the recapture of the remaining fugitives.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that five out of the 12 inmates who escaped from the Koton-Karfe Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi State have been recaptured, with security forces continuing the search for the remaining fugitives.

In a statement issued on Monday, NCoS spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, detailed how the escape occurred, revealing that inmates in one section of the facility tampered with the padlocks, allowing 12 individuals to flee.

“During the unfortunate incident, some inmates manipulated the padlocks, leading to the escape of 12 prisoners,” the statement read.

Upon learning of the jailbreak, Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, in collaboration with security agencies and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State, swiftly mobilized personnel to secure the facility, restore order, and launch a manhunt for the escapees.