16 more fleeing Niger inmates recaptured

The Nigerian Correctional Service has said that it has recaptured 16 out of the 119 inmates who escaped from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State last week.

The spokesperson for the NCoS, Abubakar Umar, said, “Additional three fleeing inmates have been recaptured making a total of 16 inmates.”

However, the spokesperson remained quiet on why the NCoS had yet to publish the images and other information on the remaining 103 fleeing inmates.

Our correspondent, who observed the website of the NCoS on Monday evening, noticed a flash notice that read, “Escapees Alert: Recent Escapees list from MSCC Suleja.” When our correspondent attempted to click on the notice, it did not respond.

A top official in the NCoS headquarters when contacted by our correspondent claimed that the delay was due to technical issues.

He said, “The delay is a result of technical challenges and lack of maintenance of the website. The NCoS is working to address the situation.”