The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced a cash reward of N5 million for anyone who provides credible information leading to the recapture of inmates who escaped from the Medium Custodial Centre in Ilesha, Osun State.
The Service made this known in a statement released on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, by the Public Relations Officer, Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar.
“In order to encourage public participation, the Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public that a cash reward of N5 million is being offered to anyone who provides useful information that leads to the recapture of the fleeing inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre, Ilesha, Osun State,” the statement read.
The NCoS urged members of the public to report any information regarding the whereabouts of the escaped inmates to the nearest security agency. The agency assured that all information received would be treated with the highest level of confidentiality and anonymity.
“All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality and anonymity,” Abubakar emphasized.
The Service provided contact details for individuals who may have relevant information:
- NCoS Public Complaint Response Desk: [email protected]
- Emails: [email protected]
- Phone Lines: 07087086005, 09060004598, 08075050006
Authorities are continuing efforts to track down the inmates, and the NCoS is counting on public cooperation to bring the fugitives to justice.
