Authorities in Kogi State have confirmed the escape of two convicted inmates from the Okene Correctional Centre. The incident took place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, around 10:30 a.m.
ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that the police received official reports from the correctional facility regarding the escape. In a statement made on Tuesday, November 10, she informed the public that the police are coordinating efforts with the Nigerian Correctional Service and other security entities to ensure the swift rearrest of the escapees.
The Kogi State Police Command has assured residents that ongoing operations are in place to track down and apprehend the fleeing inmates.
