{
  "id": 19414028,
  "title": "Manhunt begins as two inmates escape Kogi prison",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/manhunt-begins-as-two-inmates-escape-kogi-prison",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T23:46:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/manhunt-begins-as-two-inmates-escape-kogi-prison/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two inmates made their escape from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State, on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched a manhunt to recapture the fugitives, working in tandem with other security agencies. In a statement on Tuesday, NCoS Public Relations Officer Jane Osuji confirmed the escape and assured the public that the situation was receiving the necessary attention. The Controller-General of Corrections has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, with the aim of identifying any lapses and taking appropriate action. Osuji emphasized that the NCoS would provide updates once verified information became available, expressing gratitude for the public's understanding and cooperation. This incident follows a similar escape from the Auchi centre in Edo State in October 2026, in which an awaiting-trial inmate named Thomas escaped.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Correctional Service has launched a manhunt for two inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State, on Sun Read More: https://punchng.com/manhunt-begins-as-two-inmates-escape-kogi-prison/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Two convicted inmates escape from Kogi correctional centre, Police launch manhunt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/two-convicted-inmates-escape-from-kogi-correctional-centre-police",
        "published": "2026-11-10T10:02:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Two inmates escape from Kogi prison, police launch manhunt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/two-inmates-escape-from-kogi-prison-police-launch-manhunt",
        "published": "2026-11-10T16:17:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}