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
In a statement on Tuesday by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji, said the NCos had begun action with other security agencies to recapture the fugitives.
She said, “The NCoS confirms that two inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Okene, Kogi State, on Sunday, 8th November, 2026.
“The Service has commenced necessary actions in collaboration with relevant security agencies to ensure the prompt recapture of the fleeing inmates.”
Osuji said a full report on the incident was being awaited to establish how the inmates got out.
“A comprehensive report on the incident is being awaited to establish the circumstances surrounding the escape,” he said.
Osuji said the Controller-General of Corrections has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
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