The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said it has launched an expansive manhunt for seven fleeing inmates following the rainfall that breached the security of its facility at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun State.

The spokesperson for the Service, Umar Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night.

The force majeure which occurred at about 0200hours on Tuesday, 20th of May 2025 led to the escape of seven inmates.

“Following the incident, the Controller General of Corrections (CGC), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape,” the statement read.

It added that the service was working closely with sister security agencies as well as community leaders to recapture the escapees and bring them back to custody.

The Service solicited the cooperation and support of the public in providing information that may lead to the recapture of the fleeing inmates.

“Anyone with information should please contact the nearest security agency or call the NCoS Response Desk lines as follows: 07087086005, 09060004598, 08075050006,” the statement said.