{"id":156324,"date":"2025-03-24T22:41:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T21:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kogi-jailbreak-number-of-recaptured-inmates-rise-to-five"},"modified":"2025-04-04T12:54:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:54:58","slug":"kogi-jailbreak-number-of-recaptured-inmates-rise-to-five","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/kogi-jailbreak-number-of-recaptured-inmates-rise-to-five","title":{"rendered":"Kogi jailbreak: Number of recaptured inmates rise to five"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Government has recaptured at least 5 of 12 inmates who escaped from custody during Monday\u2019s jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi state.<\/p>\n<p>A statement by the spokesman of the Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS, Abubakar Umar, said the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday 24th March 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Umar said during the incident, some inmates in a section of the facility manipulated the padlocks, leading to the escape of 12 inmates.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUpon receiving reports of the attack, the Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche in collaboration with heads of sister security agencies including the SSA to the Governor of Kogi State immediately mobilized to the facility, and personnel were deployed to secure the facility, restore order, and initiate a manhunt for the escapees.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs of this moment, 5 of the fleeing inmates have been recaptured, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining inmates and bring them to justice\u201d, he stated.<\/p>\n<p>According to the NCoS spokesman, the Acting Controller General of Corrections has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escapes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdditionally, a security audit is being conducted across all correctional facilities nationwide to prevent future occurrences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Service urges members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing any useful information that may assist in the recapture of those still at large. Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Service assures Nigerians that the safety of custodial centres remains a top priority, and measures are being reinforced to strengthen security across all facilities. The NCoS remains committed to ensuring that correctional facilities fulfil their mandate of safe custody, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates\u201d, the spokesman added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Federal Government has recaptured at least 5 of 12 inmates who escaped from custody during Monday\u2019s jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi state. 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