The Nigerian Correctional Service has launched an expansive manhunt following the rainfall that breached the security of its facility at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun State.
Prime News earlier reported that a wall collapse incident happened at the facility on Tuesday, 20th of May 2025 which led to the escape of seven (7) inmates.
A statement by Deputy Controller of Corrections/Public Relations Officer Umar Abubakar, the Controller General of Corrections (CGC), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape.
The service is working closely with sister security agencies as well as community leaders to recapture the escapees and bring them back to custody.”
The Service solicited the cooperation and support of the public in providing information that may lead to the recapture of the fleeing inmates, urging anyone with information to contact the nearest security agency or call the NCoS Response Desk lines as follows: 07087086005, 09060004598, 08075050006.
