SEVEN INMATES ESCAPE FROM OSUN PRISON, NCoS LAUNCHES MANHUNT
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The old perimeter wall of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, collapsed, allowing seven prisoners to escape.
Following Tuesday’s nighttime downpour, they managed to flee. The wall’s structural failure during the storm caused the breach, which happened at around 2:00 am.
This was revealed in a statement by NCoS spokesman Umar Abubakar, who also said that authorities have since begun a manhunt to find and apprehend the escapees.
An immediate investigation into the event has been requested by Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, the Controller General of Corrections.
According to the statement, he reassured the people that measures are being stepped up in coordination with local community leaders and other security agencies.
“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.
“The force majeure which occurred at about 0200 hours on Tuesday, 20th of May 2025 led to the escape of seven (7) inmates.NCoS LAUNCHES MANHUNT AFTER RAINFALL WRECKS HAVOC ON OLD PERIMETER WALL
“Following the incident, the Controller General of Corrections, 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 statement read.
NCoS also called on members of the public to assist with any information that could aid in recapturing the fugitives.
The agency encouraged citizens to contact the nearest security agency or reach out via the following hotlines: 07087086005, 09060004598, or 08075050006.
See the full statement below:
PRESS RELEASE
NCoS LAUNCHES MANHUNT AFTER RAINFALL WRECKS HAVOC ON OLD PERIMETER WALL
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.
The force majeure which occurred at about 0200hours on Tuesday, 20th of May 2025 led to the escape of seven (7) inmates.
Following the incident, 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.
However, the Service solicits the cooperation and support of the public in providing information that may lead to the recapture of the fleeing inmates. Anyone with information should please contact the nearest security agency or call the NCoS Response Desk lines as follows: 07087086005, 09060004598, 08075050006.
Umar Abubakar ANIPR
Deputy Controller of Corrections
Public Relations Officer
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