The Minister of Interior, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into the jailbreak at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State.
The minister described the incident as “unfortunate” and assured Nigerians that all escaped inmates would be recaptured using advanced biometric technology and other security measures.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Babatunde Alao, the minister emphasised the government’s determination to uncover the circumstances surrounding the prison break.
He also directed the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Mr Sylvester Ndidi, to visit the facility and conduct a comprehensive security audit.
