Two inmates serving prison sentences have escaped from the Okene Correctional Centre in Kogi State, triggering a search operation by security agencies.
The escape was reported on Sunday, November 8, 2026, after the facility’s Officer-in-Charge contacted the police at about 10:30 a.m. to report the incident.
A police situation report from the Okene Division identified the escapees as Samson David, who was convicted of theft, and Salvation Moro, who was serving a sentence for armed robbery.
According to the report, the two inmates reportedly escaped through the rear fence of the correctional facility.
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Photographs of the escapees were also forwarded to the police to assist security operatives in identifying and locating them.
The police said efforts were ongoing to track down the escaped inmates and return them to custody.
However, the circumstances surrounding their escape were not disclosed in the report.
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