Nigerian Correctional Service Reveals Identities Of Suleja Prison Escapees

NCoS releases images and names of over 180 inmates who escaped from Suleja prison due to a perimeter wall collapse after heavy rain.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed the identities of those who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State.

This online media platform recalls that over 180 inmates managed to escape in April 2024 after heavy rainfall damaged the perimeter fence of the centre.

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While some escapees have been recaptured, many remain at large.

In a statement released by spokesperson Abubakar Umar, the service announced the release of images and names of the escapees to facilitate their recapture. Umar stated, “The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to publish the information of some escapees from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, FCT Command, which is a result of the unfortunate collapse of the facility’s perimeter wall following a heavy downpour on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

“This has become pertinent to recapture them and bring them back to custody. The information of the fugitives is hereby published for sister security agencies as well as the general public to look out for them in an attempt to recapture them and bring them back to the facility.”

“The public is further enjoined to cooperate with the Service to recapture these fleeing inmates as they pose a danger to public safety and national security.

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“The general public is further informed that the Nigerian Correctional Service has since deployed overt and covert strategies towards recapturing all escapees while ensuring that security in custodial facilities nationwide is beefed up to forestall any security breaches.

“If any of the escapees is sighted, the public can report to the nearest security agent or agency.”

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