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The fleeing prisoners
By ADEBAYO GBEJA
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the escape of two inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Okene, Kogi.
The Service Public Relations Officer, CSC Jane Osuji, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Osuji said the inmates escaped on Sunday, adding that efforts had commenced in collaboration with relevant security agencies to recapture them.
She said the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche had ordered a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify any lapses.
The NCoS assured the public that necessary measures were being taken to rearrest the fleeing inmates. (NAN)
