JUST IN: One Officer Killed As 12 Inmates Escape From Kogi Correctional Centre
One prison officer has lost his life as twelve inmates escaped the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State following a jail break.
The jail break occurred early hours of Monday, March 24, 2024.
It was learnt that correctional service captured two of the escapees, but 10 others still remain on the run.
The method the inmates employed to break free remains unknown as of press time.
Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi commissioner for information confirmed the development describing it as “unfortunate” and assured citizens that the state government is implementing measures to prevent a recurrence.
The theory that the inmates escaped through the tower without causing any structural damage raises serious concerns. This calls for a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the escape, arrest the fleeing inmates, and identify possible saboteurs within the system.
“Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed the State Security Adviser to collaborate with the Federal Correctional Centre and other security agencies to ensure such security breaches do not happen again. The state government has also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting federal security agencies through logistics and other necessary resources to enhance their operational effectiveness.”
Fanwo commended the swift response of security agencies in handling the situation and urged residents to remain vigilant. “We call on the public to report any suspicious individuals in their communities. Anyone found harbouring an escaped inmate will be held accountable,” he warned.
In April 2024, inmates of the Suleja Prison in Abuja broke out of custody after heavy rainfall collapsed a fence in the premises.
Similarly, on July 5, 2022, prisoners in the Kuje Prison, Abuja, also broke out of custody following an invasion by heavily armed terrorists.
Source: Intel Region
