The Kogi State Police Command has launched a manhunt for two convicted inmates who escaped from the Okene Correctional Centre on Sunday, November 8.
The inmates reportedly escaped from the facility at about 10:30 a.m., prompting a joint operation involving the police, theNigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and other security agencies to track them down.
The police spokesperson in Kogi State, Saliu Afusat, confirmed the escape to reporters on Tuesday, saying the commandhad received a report from the correctional centre and was working with relevant agencies to ensure the inmates’ rearrest.
In a statement, the command said, “The Kogi State Police Command confirms the escape of two convicted inmates fromthe Okene Correctional Centre on Sunday, 8th November 2026, at about 1030 hours.”
It added, “Efforts to trace and apprehend the fleeing inmates are ongoing.”
Although Afusat did not disclose the identities of the escapees, a situation report from the Okene Police Division identified them as Samson David and Salvation Moro.
The report said David was convicted of theft, while Moro was convicted of armed robbery.
The two inmates reportedly escaped through the correctional facility’s back fence.
Their photographs were also attached to the police situation report to aid their identification and assist security operativesin tracking them down.
The police have yet to announce their rearrest.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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