The Kogi State Government has vowed to get to the bottom of a jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Center in Kotonkarfe, where 12 inmates escaped without any visible structural damage to the facility.
On Monday, the Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as “unfortunate” and confirmed that law enforcement agencies have re-arrested one of the escapees.
According to Fanwo, the inmates allegedly fled through the prison tower without causing any structural damage—a scenario he said has fueled suspicions of an inside job.
“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.
Governor Usman Ododo has ordered security agencies to prevent further breaches and urged the public to report any suspicious individuals.
“We call on the public to report any suspicious individuals in their communities. Anyone found harbouring an escaped inmate will be held accountable,” Fanwo warned.
“There is no cause for panic. We encourage citizens to go about their daily activities as normal, knowing that the security of lives and property remains our top priority,” he added.
The commissioner reassured residents that the government are committed to their safety and urged them to continue with their daily activities without fear.
JUST IN: 12 Inmates Escape From Kogi Prison is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler
