July 19, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has released the names and pictures of 31 inmates who escaped from its Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State.
Recall that a downpour had damaged the perimeter fence of the custodial centre which paved the way for over 180 inmates to escape in April 2024. While some were recaptured, many others are still at large.
A statement issued by the Service on Thursday, by its spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, reads: “The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to publish the information of some escapees from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, FCT Command, which is as a result of the unfortunate collapse of the facility’s perimeter wall following a heavy downpour on Wednesday, 24 April, 2024. This has become pertinent in an effort to recapture them and bring them back into custody.
“The information of the fugitives is hereby published for sister security agencies as well as the general public to look out for them in an attempt to recapture them and bring them back to the facility. The public is further enjoined to cooperate with the Service to recapture these fleeing inmates as they pose a danger to public safety and national security.
“The general public is further informed that the Nigerian Correctional Service has since deployed overt and covert strategies towards recapturing all escapees, while ensuring that security in custodial facilities nationwide is beefed up to forestall any security breaches.
“If any of the escapees is sighted, the public can report to the nearest security agent or agency or may call the following numbers: 07087086005, 09060004598, or 08075050006. The public can also contact us through our email on: [email protected] or [email protected]”.
