The Police Command in Kogi has confirmed the escape of two convicted inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre in Okene.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Afusat Saliu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday in Lokoja.
Saliu said the escape occurred on Sunday at about 10.30 a.m.
She said the command received a report of the incident from the correctional centre and had commenced action to ensure prompt rearrest of the escapees.
According to her, the command is collaborating with the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, and other relevant security agencies to trace and apprehend the fleeing inmates.
The PPRO however cautioned members of the public against unconfirmed reports on the incident.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this is the first and only official statement I have made regarding this incident.
“Any information or publication attributed to me beyond this statement should be disregarded unless officially confirmed by the command,” she said.
Source: NAN
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