Nigeria: Federal Govt Orders Probe of Kogi Jailbreak

Nigeria: Federal Govt Orders Probe of Kogi Jailbreak

The leadership of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) have confirmed the tragic death of one of its officer (named withheld) during a security breach at the Koton-Karfe Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi State which led to the escape of 12 fugitives.

Minister orders probe into Kogi jailbreak

The minister described the incident as unfortunate and vowed to ensure all fleeing inmates are captured The post Minister orders probe into Kogi jailbreak appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FG worries over 26,000 children in custodial centres

Tribune Online FG worries over 26,000 children in custodial centres The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described as alarming the fact that over 26,000 children have been held annually in correctional facilities over the past five years. FG worries over 26,000 children in custodial centres Tribune Online

16 prisoners escaped on Wednesday from Koula Moutou provincial prison in Ogooué Lolo, learned Gabonactu.com from local sources. The facts occurred in the middle of the morning. Detainees tied up and beat up a prison guard before taking the powder from the camp. The army deployed in the city in search of fugitives. The majority of the detainees threw themselves into the Bouenguidi, a water court snakes the city. Several runaways were caught while…

NCoS Mourns Loss of Officer During Kogi Jailbreak

By Kwin Israel, The Sight News The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has announced the tragic demise of Senior Correctional Assistant (SCA), Shuaibu King David, during the unfortunate escape incident at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, on Monday 24th March, 2025. A statement by the Deputy Controller of Corrections Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar, said SCA Shuaibu King David, in the line of duty, bravely …

Nigerian Correctional Service Promises Safety Of Personnel, Inmates.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has restated its commitment to ensuring the safety of its personnel, the inmates and the correctional facilities. In a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar, the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche took the stand while reacting to unfortunate escape of some inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, koton_Karfe during wh…