ICYMI: 114 escaped Kabba Prison inmates rearrested

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has said that 114 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kabba, Kogi State have been rearrested.

Francis Enobore, spokesperson for the NCoS said this in a statement on Tuesday.

He said security operatives are on the trail of the remaining inmates on the run.

“Following the attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kabba in Kogi State on 12th September 2021 and the swift intervention of the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa, a total of 114 escapees have been recaptured.

“The CG who personally led a team to the Custodial Centre for an on-the-spot assessment directed immediate Search Party Response Team to go after the escapees even as Security has been beefed up through the deployment of additional Armed Squad personnel to fortify the facility.

“The CG commends the collaboration and support extended to the Service by sister security agencies including the Vigilante groups which has assisted in recapturing the fleeing inmates.

“He advises the escapees to turn in themselves within the next 24 hours or risk prosecution if arrested.

The spokesperson noted that escaped inmates who are hiding cannot be safe as the NCoS has their biometrics and pictures.

He assured the public of their safety noting that no effort will be spared in rearresting the escapees.