The Nigerian Correctional Service has stated that two inmates escaped on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State.
In a Tuesday statement, the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji, said the NCos had already begun working with other security agencies to recapture the fugitives.
She said, “The NCoS confirms that two inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Okene, Kogi State, on Sunday, 8th November, 2026.
“The service has commenced necessary actions in collaboration with relevant security agencies to ensure the prompt recapture of the fleeing inmates.”
Osuji stated that they were waiting for a complete report on the incident to determine how the inmates escaped.
“A comprehensive report on the incident is being awaited to establish the circumstances surrounding the escape,” he said.
Osuji stated that the Controller-General of Corrections has directed a full investigation into the incident.
She explained that the directive is intended to uncover any lapses and to take appropriate action where needed.
“The Controller-General of Corrections has also directed that the incident be thoroughly investigated, with a view to identifying any lapses and taking appropriate action where necessary,” she said.
Osuji gave the public his word that the matter was being looked into and that every appropriate step was being taken to rearrest the inmates.
Osuji said, “The Service assures members of the public that the situation is being given the necessary attention and that all appropriate measures are being taken to rearrest the fleeing inmates.”
He further stated that the service would share updates as soon as verified information was available, and he expressed gratitude to the public for its understanding and cooperation.
The escape at Okene comes after that of an awaiting-trial inmate from the Auchi Centre in Edo State in October 2026.
The Edo State Command of the NCoS confirmed that the inmate, known as Thomas, escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Auchi, where he was being held over conspiracy and stealing.
Aminu Suleman, the command’s Public Relations Officer, stated that efforts to arrest him were still underway.
