The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the escape of two convicted inmates from the Okene Correctional Centre and called on members of the public to assist security agencies in tracking them down.
The inmates reportedly escaped from the correctional facility on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Saliu Afusat, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that the command had received an official report from the correctional centre and was collaborating with the Nigerian Correctional Service and other security agencies to recapture the escapees.
According to the police, efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the fleeing inmates.
Although the police have not officially released their identities, reports indicate that the escapees have been identified as Samson David and Salvation Moro.
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David was reportedly serving a prison sentence for theft, while Moro was convicted of armed robbery.
The two inmates allegedly escaped through the facility’s rear fence. Their photographs were reportedly attached to a police situation report to assist security operatives in identifying and locating them.
The police have urged residents and members of the public to provide credible information that could lead to their arrest and return to custody.
Security agencies have continued efforts to ensure the escapees are apprehended.
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