12 Inmates Escape in Kogi Prison Break

Twelve inmates broke out of the Federal Correctional Center in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, during a jailbreak in the early hours of Monday.

The Kogi State Government confirmed the incident through a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo.

Fanwo lauded the prompt action of security agencies in responding to the escape, labeling the situation as “unfortunate.” He assured residents that the government is implementing decisive measures to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.

He stated that the Kogi State government is committed to collaborating with security agencies to investigate the circumstances leading to the jailbreak.

“The theory that the inmates escaped through the tower without causing any structural damage raises serious concerns.

“This calls for a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the escape, arrest the fleeing inmates, and identify possible saboteurs within the system,” Fanwo said.