The Acting Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sly Nwakuche, has confirmed the death of an officer during a jailbreak at the Koton Karfe correctional center in Kogi State.
Twelve inmates escaped from the facility on the morning of Monday, March 24, 2025.
Nwakuche, speaking at a press briefing held at the Koton Karfe correctional center, revealed that three of the escapees had already been apprehended. He expressed regret over the death of one of the correctional officers, who was killed by the fleeing inmates.
He assured the public that efforts were underway to capture the remaining escapees and called on citizens to assist security agencies by providing any information that could lead to the arrest of all those involved in the escape.