By Ayox Ojo
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has explained how seven inmates escaped from its Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun State.
In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the Service’s spokesman, Abubakar Umar said the inmates took advantage of the damage to the facility’s perimeter wall caused by heavy rainfall to escape from the facility early Tuesday morning.
According to Umar, the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday and led to a breach in the prison’s security infrastructure.
He, however, said said the NCoS Controller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
He added that the Service was collaborating with other security agencies and community leaders in a bid to recapture the fleeing inmates.
“The NCoS is committed to ensuring the escapees are returned to lawful custody. We are also working to reinforce the facility’s security to prevent further occurrences,” he said.
Umar urged members of the public to provide credible information that could aid the recapture efforts.
He listed the NCoS Response Desk lines as 07087086005, 09060004598 and 08075050006, and encouraged anyone with useful tips to reach out or contact the nearest security agency.(NAN)
