The Nigerian Correctional Service has launched a manhunt for two inmates who escaped from its Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State.
The Service disclosed that the inmates fled the facility on Sunday, November 8, 2026, prompting a joint operation with other security agencies to track them down.
The development was confirmed in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Jane Osuji.
According to the statement, the Controller-General of Corrections has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the escape and establish whether there were security lapses.
The Service said efforts were ongoing to recapture the fleeing inmates, adding that necessary measures had been put in place to ensure their return to custody.
It also assured residents and members of the public that further information would be provided as verified details emerged.
