BREAKING: How 12 Inmates Escaped From Kogi Prison – Commissioner reveals | READ DETAILS
About twelve inmates have escaped from the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, in the early hours of Monday.
According to the State Commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanwo, the inmates escaped through the tower without causing any structural damage.
He revealed that one of the fleeing inmates has been rearrested, assuring that the state government is in synergy with security agencies to capture the others.
“The theory that the inmates escaped through the tower without causing any structural damage raises serious concerns.
“This calls for a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the escape, arrest the fleeing inmates, and identify possible saboteurs within the system.
“Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed the State Security Adviser to collaborate with the Federal Correctional Centre and other security agencies to ensure such security breaches do not happen again. The state government has also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting federal security agencies through logistics and other necessary resources to enhance their operational effectiveness.”
“We call on the public to report any suspicious individuals in their communities. Anyone found harbouring an escaped inmate will be held accountable,” he warned.
“There is no cause for panic. We encourage citizens to go about their daily activities as normal, knowing that the security of lives and property remains our top priority,” Fanwo stated.
