Breaking News: 119 Inmates Escape Suleja Prison Amid Heavy Rainfall

Breaking News: 119 Inmates Escape Suleja Prison Amid Heavy Rainfall

The Nigeria Correctional Service has responded to the breach at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, where 119 inmates escaped following intense rainfall. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, resulted in significant damage to the facility, including the destruction of parts of the perimeter fence…..READ ALSO BREAKING: EFCC Reacts To DSS ‘Siege’ On Lagos Office

Adamu Duza, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), confirmed the escape, attributing it to the weakened structural integrity caused by the heavy downpour. He stated that inmates exploited the damage to the facility’s walls to make their escape.

In response, the Correctional Service activated recapturing mechanisms in collaboration with sister security agencies. As a result, 10 fleeing inmates have been recaptured, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining escapees.

Duza acknowledged the challenges posed by ageing correctional facilities, many of which were built during the colonial era. He assured the public of ongoing efforts to replace these facilities with modern ones, citing the construction of new ultra-modern custodial centres and the renovation of existing ones.

Despite the escape, the Correctional Service assured the public of its commitment to ensuring security and urged citizens to report any suspicious movements to the nearest security agency.

As investigations continue into the breach, the Correctional Service remains vigilant in its efforts to maintain public safety and security.

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