The Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State had a jail break, and the Federal Government has demanded a quick investigation into the occurrence.
According to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, his men will use the technology and biometrics provided by the service to apprehend the fugitives.
According to his assistant, Babatunde Alao, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo issued the directive on Monday.
The minister called the situation regrettable in a statement and promised to make sure that any escaping prisoners are apprehended.
The minister declared that his personnel will use the biometrics and technical solutions of the service to apprehend the fugitives.
Additionally, Tunji-Ojo directed Sylvester Ndidi, the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), to visit the Kogi institution to assess the issue and start a thorough assessment to determine what caused the occurrence.
“We are on top of the situation. Our men are on the ground in Kogi, and I have ordered a comprehensive audit of the situation,” he said.
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Earlier, Kingsley Fanwo said Governor Usman Ododo has asked security agencies to ensure such security breaches do not happen again.
The Kogi State Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as “unfortunate” and assured citizens that the government, working with security agencies, would take steps to prevent a recurrence.
According to him, law enforcement agencies have re-arrested one of the escapees.
“The theory that the inmates escaped through the tower without causing any structural damage raises serious concerns.
“This calls for a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the escape, arrest the fleeing inmates, and identify possible saboteurs within the system,” Fanwo said.
