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Two inmates escape from back fence of Kogi correctional centre

By Linda Ikeji 10 November 2026, 11:08 am

Two convicted inmates have escaped from the Okene Correctional Centre in Kogi State.

This was disclosed in a police situation report from the Okene Division.

The report identified the escaped inmates as Samson David, convicted of theft, and Salvation Moro, convicted of armed robbery.

According to the report, the Officer-in-Charge of the correctional centre informed the police about the escape through a telephone call at about 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 8.

The two inmates reportedly escaped through the back fence of the facility.

The police report stated that photographs of the escapees were attached to the communication for identification and necessary action.

“Efforts to trace and rearrest the escaped inmates are ongoing,” the report added.