US Edition
Nasarawa Prison Break: 16 Inmates Escape, Latest in String of Jailbreaks Despite Government Assurances
- In the early hours of Tuesday, 16 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, during a violent jailbreak that injured five correctional officers, according to the Nigerian Correctional Service .
- Seven of the escapees have been recaptured, while authorities have launched a manhunt for the remaining fugitives and ordered an investigation into the incident.
- The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, has warned that staff found complicit will face disciplinary action, highlighting ongoing concerns about prison security.
- This incident adds to Nigeria's troubling history of jailbreaks, with almost 9,000 inmates reportedly freed since 2015, many of whom remain at large, as noted by security experts.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Nasarawa Prison Break: 16 inmates escape, latest in string of jailbreaks despite government assurances
Tuesday’s incident adds to a growing list of jailbreaks in Nigeria in recent years, despite repeated assurances by government officials that security at correctional facilities had been strengthened. The post Nasarawa Prison Break: 16 inmates escape, latest in string of jailbreaks despite government assurances appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
9 at large after Keffi jail break
Chaos erupted at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday, as 16 inmates escaped in a violent jailbreak that left five correctional officers injured, two of them critically. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the incident in a statement, sparking a nationwide manhunt and renewing concerns over prison security across the country. According to a statement by NCoS spokesperson, Uma…
Jailbreak: 16 Inmates Flee Keffi Prison
By Oscar Okhifo Nigeria has suffered yet another security breach as 16 inmates broke out of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday, marking the country’s third jailbreak this year and reigniting concerns over the safety of its correctional facilities. According to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the escape followed a violent disturbance during which inmates attacked warders on duty…
Keffi Jail Break: Urgent Prison Reform Needed in Nigeria
The jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, is another embarrassing reminder that Nigeria’s prisons are not as secure as they should be. Development Diaries reports that 16 inmates escaped from the centre in the early hours of Tuesday. According to a statement by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, the escapees overpowered personnel on duty during the jailbreak and injured fiv…
16 Inmates Escape From Keffi Prison After Attacking Warders - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment
Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment Sixteen inmates on Tuesday escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The incident happened in the early hours of the day after a breach of the facility’s security, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar, wrote in a statement. The inmates overpowered the personnel on duty during the breakout. […] The post…
Nigeria Records Third Jailbreak In 2025 As 16 Inmates Flee Keffi Prison - Global Upfront Newspapers
Nigeria’s correctional system is indeed in crisis. In just nine years, the country has witnessed no fewer than 19 confirmed jailbreaks, with over 7,200 inmates escaping custody—many never to be seen again. What was once a trickle of isolated incidents has turned into a troubling surge, with attacks becoming bolder, more frequent, and disturbingly easy. The most recent jailbreak occurred just yesterday in Keffi, Nasarawa State, where inmates repo…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
