The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has launched an expansive manhunt to capture inmates that escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun State.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Deputy Controller of Corrections, Umar Abubakar, said the escape happened as a result of the rainfall that breached the security of the facility on Tuesday.

He said the incident led to the escape of seven inmates.

According to Abubakar, the Controller General of Corrections (CGC), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape.

He said the service is working closely with sister security agencies as well as community leaders to recapture the escapees and bring them back to custody.
‘However, the service solicits 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,” he said