The Nigerian Correctional Service has disclosed the names of 18 inmates who escaped from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State, raising significant security concerns.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has released the names of 18 inmates who fled from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State, sparking significant security concerns.
A total of 119 inmates escaped from the facility on April 24, 2024, following severe damage caused by relentless downpour that breached the perimeter fence. While 10 inmates were recaptured the next day, and three more later that same day, a total of 23 escapees have been apprehended as of June 6, 2024, according to NCoS Spokesperson, Abubakar Umar.
As of June 15, 2024, the NCoS website lists details for only 18 out of the 96 remaining fugitives. The names of these inmates include:
Ogbonna Kingsley
Auwal Mohammed
Mustapha Ibrahim
Suleiman Sani
Raphael Kingsley
Abdullahi Babangida
Idris Bashir
Umar Mustapha
Ayuba Obedience
Lamido Gambo
Garba Fidelis
Mohammed Jibrin
Sylvester Allison
Albert Israel
Edoga Okwudili
Olaiya Stephen
Audu Usman
Ibrahim Aminu
This release aims to assist law enforcement and the public in identifying and locating the fugitives.
