A security operation is underway in Kogi State following the escape of two inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, with correctional authorities joining forces with other security agencies to track them down.
The Nigerian Correctional Service says the inmates escaped on Sunday, November 8, 2026, prompting an immediate response to secure their recapture.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections J.N. Osuji, said efforts were ongoing to locate the fleeing inmates and return them to custody.
The Service is also awaiting a comprehensive report to determine how the escape happened, while the Controller-General of Corrections has ordered a full investigation into the incident.
The probe is expected to identify any security lapses and establish responsibility, with appropriate action to follow where necessary.
The NCoS says it is treating the incident as a priority and will provide further updates once verified details become available.
