The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has commenced a manhunt for seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun Osun following damage to the facility’s perimeter wall caused by heavy rainfall.
The development was made known to newsmen in a statement by the spokesman of the Service, Abubakar Umar, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Umar said the NCoS Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
He said that the incident occurred at about 2am on Tuesday and led to a breach in the prison’s security infrastructure.
He added that the Service was collaborating with other security agencies and community leaders in a bid to recapture the fleeing inmates.
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He said: “The NCoS is committed to ensuring the escapees are returned to lawful custody.
“We are also working to reinforce the facility’s security to prevent further occurrences.”
Umar urged members of the public to provide credible information that could aid the recapture efforts.
He listed the NCoS Response Desk lines as 07087086005, 09060004598, and 08075050006, encouraging anyone with useful tips to reach out or contact the nearest security agency.
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