Twelve inmates escaped from the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, in an early morning jailbreak on Monday.
Kogi State Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, called the incident “unfortunate” and assured the public that the government, in collaboration with security agencies, would take measures to prevent future occurrences.
He also confirmed that one of the escaped inmates has been recaptured.
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“The theory that the inmates escaped through the tower without causing any structural damage raises serious concerns.
“This calls for a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the escape, arrest the fleeing inmates, and identify possible saboteurs within the system,” Fanwo said
The commissioner stated that Governor Usman Ododo has directed security agencies to take necessary steps to prevent any future security breaches of this nature.
“We call on the public to report any suspicious individuals in their communities. Anyone found harbouring an escaped inmate will be held accountable,” he warned.
“There is no cause for panic. We encourage citizens to go about their daily activities as normal, knowing that the security of lives and property remains our top priority,” Fanwo added.
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