Security

Wall Collapse: Seven Inmates Escape Osun Correctional Centre

By Web News 118

By Mojisola Oladele

About seven inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, following the collapse of part of the custodial centre wall.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, created an opportunity for the prisoners to flee the premises undetected.

Confirming the incident, the Controller-General of Corrections, CGC, Sylvester Nwakuche, speaking through the Deputy Controller of Corrections/Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar, said the facility had launched an expansive manhunt following the rainfall that breached the security of its facility in Ilesa.

Nwakuche has also ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape.

He assured that the service is working closely with sister security agencies as well as community leaders to recapture the escapees and bring them back to custody.

The Service solicits the cooperation and support of the public in providing information that may lead to the recapture of the fleeing inmates. “Anyone with information should please contact the nearest security agency or call the NCoS Response Desk lines as follows: 07087086005, 09060004598, 08075050006.”

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Judiciary

38 Abolongo Inmates Freed by Oyo CJ

By Web News 321

By Jeffery Ahonmisi

38 inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abolongo, Oyo Town, have been granted pardon by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima.

The 38 inmates who received the leniency included those pardoned for stealing, burglary, and the breach of peace and on health grounds.

In her admonition to the released inmates, Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, represented by Justice Ladiran Akintola implored them to make themselves useful to society.

Justice Yerima reiterated that the exercise is part of efforts to decongest the Nigeria correctional facilities.

In a remark, Controller of Corrections, Nigerian Correctional Service, Oyo State Command, Mr Abdulraheem Salami noted that he was glad about the number of inmates who regained their freedom.

It would be recalled that 31 inmates were pardoned by the Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima at the Agodi Custodial Centre, Ibadan on Monday.

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