Two inmates escape from Kogi prison, police launch manhunt
Two convicted inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State. The post Two inmates escape from Kogi prison, police launch manhunt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Two inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, according to the Nigerian Correctional Service. The Service's Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji, announced that the NCos is collaborating with other security agencies to recapture the fugitives.
A full report on the incident is being awaited to establish the circumstances surrounding the escape, and the Controller-General of Corrections has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter.
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