The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has placed a gift of N5 million for useful information on fleeing inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre, Ilesha, Osun State.
The gift was contained in a statement released to the press on Wednesday by the spokesman of the Service, Umar Abubakar.
The statement read: “In order to encourage public participation, the Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public that a reward of N5 million is being offered to anyone who provides useful information that leads to the recapture of the fleeing inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre, Ilesha, Osun State.
“The Service urges members of the public to report any information they may have regarding the whereabouts of the inmates at large to the nearest security agencies. All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality and anonymity.
Members of the public with useful information are also advised to get in contact with NCoS Public Complaint Response Desk: complaintresponsedesk@corrections.gov.ng; Email: info@corrections.gov.ng or 07087086005, 09060004598, 08075050006
The Nigerian Correctional Service has earlier launched an expansive manhunt for the seven fleeing inmates who fled the Ilesa facility following the rainfall that breached its security.
The force majeure which occurred at about 0200hours on Tuesday, 20th of May 2025 led to the escape of seven inmates, according to NCoS.
The escapees are John Michael (39 years), Tobi Akin (19 years), Olalekan Ajofoyinbo (45 years), Matthew Ogunjimi (20 years), Ninalowo Yusuf (28 years), Eze Nweze (40 years) and Kabiru Oyedun (39 years).
