NCoS offers N5m reward for information on escaped Osun inmates

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced a N5 million cash reward for any individual who provides credible information leading to the recapture of inmates who escaped from the Medium Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State.

The incident occurred on Tuesday after a section of the facility’s perimeter wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall, enabling seven inmates to flee.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NCoS spokesperson and Deputy Controller of Corrections, Umar Abubakar, urged members of the public to assist by reporting any useful information to the nearest security agency.

He assured that all information would be handled with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity, emphasizing the Service’s commitment to restoring order and ensuring public safety.

Authorities have since launched a manhunt for the fleeing inmates and strengthened security around correctional facilities across the state.