Nigerian Government Directs Immediate Probe into Kogi Jailbreak

Nigerian Government Directs Immediate Probe into Kogi Jailbreak

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate probe into the jailbreak at Koton Karfe Custodial Centre in Kogi State, where 12 inmates escaped early Monday morning………READ MORE

Key Developments:

• The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has been directed to audit the facility and determine the cause of the escape.

• One escaped inmate has been recaptured, while security operatives are intensifying efforts to track the remaining fugitives.

• Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, described the escape as “unfortunate” and called for a full investigation into possible security breaches or sabotage.

• Governor Usman Ododo has ordered security agencies to strengthen correctional facility security and warned against harboring escapees.

Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and report any suspicious individuals to law enforcement.