274 Inmates Escapee Still Missing, 7 Recaptured –NCoS
No fewer that 274 inmates have fled after flooding brought down the walls of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Maiduguri in the recent flooding disaster that occured in Borno State.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesman, Umar Abubakar made the announcement in a statement in Abuja, on Sunday.
Recall that massive floods ravaged Maiduguri, Borno State capital, last week displacing thousands of residence and destroyed alot of buildings including the NCoS structures. The flooding, which led to the collapse of prison walls, allowed 281 inmates to flee.
In response, correctional officers, in collaboration with other security agencies, swiftly evacuated the remaining inmates to a secure facility.
THENCoS) spokesman said seven of the 281 escaped inmates have been successfully recaptured.
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He added that the Service has reviewed and released detailed information, including biometric data, of the remaining escapees, as efforts intensify to locate and return them to custody.
Despite the escape, authorities have reassured the public that they are actively working to recover the missing inmates.
“As of now, seven of the 281 escaped inmates have been successfully recaptured. Search efforts, involving both covert and overt operations, are ongoing, with multiple security agencies working together to ensure all escapees are returned to custody”, Umar said.
The service assured the public that the incident does not pose a threat to public safety, and efforts are being ramped up to swiftly manage the situation.
