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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Few days after the Suleija, Kogi and Kuje jailbreaks, the nation has witnessed another disturbance in the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State as 16 inmates, yesterday, escaped and five personnel of the custodial centre sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Two of the personnel were seriously wounded and currently receiving treatment at a government health facility.
In a statement, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said that some inmates breached the security of the facility and attacked personnel on duty.
In the course of containing the situation, five personnel of the custodial centre sustained varying degrees of injuries, with two currently receiving medical attention at a government health facility.
However, seven of the fleeing inmates have been recaptured and are now in custody.
According to the statement, the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche has visited the facility and has ordered a thorough investigation into the escape.
He said that no staff would be spared if found culpable. Furthermore, he has directed an immediate search to recapture the fleeing inmates in collaboration with sister security agencies.
He called on members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious movements or sightings of fleeing inmates to the nearest security formation.
While preliminary investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the escape, the service has reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to public safety and the security of all custodial facilities nationwide.
“The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public of an incident that occurred in the early hours of August 12, 2025, at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State.
“Some inmates breached the security of the facility, and attacked personnel on duty to compromise the situation enabling 16 inmates to escape custody. In the course of containing the situation, five personnel of the custodial centre sustained varying degrees of injuries, with two currently serious and receiving urgent medical attention at a government health facility. Seven of the fleeing inmates have been recaptured and are now in custody,” the statement said.
