The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has commenced an investigation into the escape of two inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State.
The two inmates reportedly escaped from the correctional facility on Sunday, November 8.
The Service’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Jane Osuji, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday.
She explained that the Controller-General of Corrections had directed a thorough investigation to establish how the inmates managed to escape.
According to her, the investigation would help identify possible security weaknesses or failures that may have contributed to the incident.
Osuji disclosed that the Correctional Service was collaborating with other security agencies to locate and apprehend the escaped inmates.
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She added that the authorities were expecting a detailed report to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The spokesperson assured members of the public that the Service was taking the matter seriously and making efforts to ensure the two inmates were returned to custody.
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