The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed how seven inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, NCoS spokesperson Abubakar Umar explained that the inmates exploited a breach in the facility’s perimeter wall, which had been weakened by heavy rainfall, to escape early that morning.
Umar stated that the escape occurred around 2:00 a.m. and compromised the prison’s security infrastructure.
Following the incident, the Controller General of the NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, ordered an immediate investigation and initiated efforts to recapture the escapees. Umar noted that the Service is working closely with other security agencies and local community leaders in the search.
“The NCoS remains fully committed to ensuring that the escaped inmates are returned to custody. Measures are also being taken to strengthen security at the facility to prevent future breaches,” he said.
Umar called on the public to assist with credible information that could help track down the fugitives. He also provided the NCoS Response Desk contact numbers: 07087086005, 09060004598, and 08075050006, encouraging citizens to report any relevant details or contact the nearest security agency