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NCoS yet to Brief Us on Ilesa Jail Break – Osun Police
- In the early hours of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, seven prisoners broke out of the detention facility located in Ilesa, Osun State, following a security breach caused by heavy rainfall.
- The escape occurred after heavy rainfall caused damage to the facility's perimeter wall, which breached the prison's security infrastructure.
- The Nigerian Correctional Service , under the leadership of Controller General Sylvester Nwakuche, has initiated a prompt inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the event and launched a manhunt to locate the escaped inmates.
- NCoS spokesman Umar Abubakar called on the public to share reliable information that could assist in locating the escapees, providing several contact numbers—07087086005, 09060004598, and 08075050006—or advising them to reach out to the closest security agency.
- Despite confirming the escape, the Osun police stated they have not received an official briefing from NCoS, highlighting a gap in communication between the agencies.
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NCoS yet to brief us on Ilesa jail break – Osun Police
The police in Osun State is yet to receive any official communication on the escape of seven inmates from the the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun. DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the Police Spokesperson in Osun, told NAN that the police state command have not been officially briefed or informed of the incident by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). “We heard also about the escape, but there is no official report made to the police by …
We Are Not Officially Informed Of Ilesa Jailbreak
The Osun State Police Command has said it has not received any official briefing regarding the escape of seven inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa. The post We Are Not Officially Informed Of Ilesa Jailbreak – Police appeared first on Trending News.
Seven Inmates Escape From Custody In Osun
May 21, (THEWILL) – Seven inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, have escaped after a heavy downpour collapsed the facility’s aging perimeter wall. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said the breach, triggered by structural failure during the storm, occurred at about 2:00 a.m on Tuesday. This is coming less than […] The post Seven Inmates Escape From Custody In Osun appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
Ilesa jailbreak: NCoS yet to brief us – Osun Police speak as 7 inmates escape
The post Ilesa jailbreak: NCoS yet to brief us – Osun Police speak as 7 inmates escape appeared first on Kemi Filani. Osun State police has claimed they are yet to receive any official briefing on the escape of seven inmates from the the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun. The Police Spokesperson in Osun, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, told NAN that the police state command have not been officially briefed or informed of the incident by […] T…
Seven inmates escape from Osun prison as rain collapses fence
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says operatives have commenced a manhunt for seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun state, early Tuesday morning. Abubakar Umar, NCoS spokesperson, said the inmates escaped at about 2am after heavy rainfall damaged the facility’s perimeter wall. Umar said Sylvester Nwakuche, the service’s controller general, has ordered an immediate investigation into the in…
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