The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the escape of two convicted inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre in Okene, with security agencies launching a manhunt to apprehend the fleeing prisoners.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Saliu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lokoja, revealing that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 10:30 a.m.
Saliu said the police received a report of the escape from the correctional centre and had commenced efforts to ensure the prompt rearrest of the inmates.
According to her, the command is collaborating with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and other relevant security agencies to track down and apprehend the escapees.
The police spokesperson also cautioned members of the public against circulating unverified information about the incident, stressing that her statement was the only official account she had issued.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this is the first and only official statement I have made regarding this incident.
“Any information or publication attributed to me beyond this statement should be disregarded,” Saliu said.
The police did not disclose the identities of the escaped inmates or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding their escape.
