FG LAUNCHES MANHUNT FOR 7 INMATES WHO ESCAPED ILESA PRISON
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By Oduola F.A.
The Federal Government has initiated a wide-ranging manhunt for seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, after heavy rainfall compromised the prison’s security infrastructure.
In a statement on Wednesday, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Abubakar Umar, said: “The incident, classified as force majeure, occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday and resulted in the escape of seven inmates.”
He said following the incident, the Comptroller General of Corrections, Sylvester 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.
“However, the service solicits the cooperation and support of the public in providing information that may lead to the recapture of the fleeing inmates.”
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