FG Offers ₦5m Bounty for Recapture of Escaped Osun Prison Inmates

• FG Offers ₦5m Bounty for Recapture of Escaped Osun Prison Inmates
• Jailbreak followed rainfall-induced security breach at Ilesa prison
• Public urged to report tips confidentially to correctional service

The Federal Government has announced a ₦5 million bounty for anyone who provides credible information leading to the recapture of seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, during a jailbreak on Tuesday.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Deputy Controller of Corrections Abubakar Umar, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to Umar, the jailbreak occurred around 2:00 a.m. on May 20, 2025, following heavy rainfall which compromised the facility’s security infrastructure. He confirmed that seven inmates fled during the incident, prompting an immediate and extensive manhunt by the NCoS and other security agencies.

To fast-track the recapture process, the Service is offering a cash reward of ₦5 million for any useful tip-off that leads to the arrest of any of the fugitives. Umar urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the nearest security agency.

“In order to encourage public participation, the Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public that a reward of ₦5 million is being offered to anyone who provides useful information that leads to the recapture of the fleeing inmates,” the statement read.

He added that all information shared will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity to protect informants.

For reports and inquiries, the public is encouraged to contact the NCoS through the following channels:

• Email: [email protected], [email protected]

• Phone: 07087086005, 09060004598, 08075050006

The identities and details of the escaped inmates were not disclosed in the statement but are expected to be made public to aid the manhunt.

The NCoS has reiterated its commitment to restoring order and bringing the escapees to justice, assuring Nigerians that every resource is being mobilized to prevent further breaches.

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