Manhunt begins as two inmates escape Kogi prison

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The Nigerian Correctional Service has launched a manhunt for two inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State, on Sun Read More:…

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, the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji, said the NCoS had begun working 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 escaped.

“A comprehensive report on the incident is being awaited to establish the circumstances surrounding the escape,” she said.

Osuji said the Controller-General of Corrections had ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.

According to her, the directive was aimed at identifying any lapses and taking appropriate action where necessary.

“The 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,” she said.

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