Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into the jailbreak at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State, describing the incident as “unfortunate”.
Furthermore,The minister assured Nigerians that all escaped inmates would be recaptured using advanced biometric technology and other security measures.
Tunji-Ojo emphasized the government’s determination to uncover the circumstances surrounding the prison break and directed the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi, to visit the facility and conduct a comprehensive security audit.
The minister stated, “We are on top of the situation. Our men are on ground in Kogi, and I have ordered a comprehensive audit of the situation”. He assured Nigerians that the authorities would leave no stone unturned in tracking down the fleeing inmates, deploying all necessary measures, including the robust biometric database and existing technology solutions.
Tunji-Ojo reiterated his commitment to ensuring accountability within the correctional system, saying, “The jailbreak at Koton Karfe is unfortunate, but we will get to the root of it. We will not allow breaches like this to go unchecked. Every fugitive will be found and brought to justice”.
The minister also assured the public of strengthened security at correctional facilities across the country to prevent future occurrences, emphasizing that the Nigerian Correctional Service would be held accountable for lapses and that corrective measures would be swiftly implemented.
