The Nigerian Prisons Service has recaptured 108 inmates out of 275 prisoners who escaped from Medium Security Prison in Minna, Niger State on December 6, 2014. The Controller General of Prisons, Dr Peter E. Ekpendu made the disclosure in a statement by the Prisons’ spokesperson, Mr. Ope Fatinikun.
The inmates were recaptured through combined efforts of military, security and intelligence agencies and cooperation of surrounding Communities.
While assuring Nigerians that a search party comprising the Nigerian Army, DSS, Police and Prisons are still conducting investigation and search around the neighbouring states Dr. Ekpendu said the incidence is not a terrorist attack but an attempted jailbreak.
He therefore appealed to communities and neighbouring states of Kwara, Kaduna, Kebbi and FCT to be vigilant and watch out for any suspicious movement around and report such person(s) to the nearest Police stations or Prisons formations.
Meanwhile,166 inmates are still at large.
The total number of inmates in the Prisons’ custody as at today is 157, which includes 49 inmates that did not escape.
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