The Federal Government has ordered an immediate investigation into the jailbreak that occurred at the Koton Karfe Custodial Centre in Kogi State.
In a statement issued by his media adviser, Babatunde Alao, on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, condemned the incident, calling it unfortunate.
Dr Tunji-Ojo assured that efforts would be made to recapture all escaped inmates by utilising the service’s advanced biometrics and existing technological solutions.
The Minister further instructed the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche to visit the Kogi facility, assess the situation and initiate a thorough audit to determine the causes of the incident.
“We are on top of the situation. Our men are on the ground in Kogi, and I have ordered a comprehensive audit of the situation,” he stated.
The jailbreak, which occurred on Monday, reportedly saw at least 12 inmates escape, and a custodial official was said to be missing in action.
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