The Police Command in Kogi has confirmed the escape of two convicted inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre in Okene.
Command Public Relations Officer ASP Afusat Saliu confirmed in an official statement that the breach occurred on Sunday at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Security agencies have launched a joint operation involving the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and other partner forces to track down and rearrest the fleeing inmates.
Saliu cautioned members of the public against circulating unverified reports regarding the escape, emphasizing that any unauthorized publications attributed to the command should be disregarded.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this is the first and only official statement I have made regarding this incident. Any information or publication attributed to me beyond this statement should be disregarded unless officially confirmed by the command,” she said.
The official statement confirming the security operation and public warning was issued in Lokoja.
