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The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has reported that 274 inmates went missing following the flooding of the facility in Maiduguri last week. The Service noted that the flood destroyed the walls of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) where the inmates escape from.

This was disclosed by the NCoS spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, on Sunday, while providing an update on the situation.

Abubakar, however, confirmed that seven inmates have been recaptured and returned to custody. While efforts are ongoing to locate and bring back the remaining escapees.

Recall that severe flooding, which was triggered by the collapse of the Alau Dam following heavy rainfall submerged large parts of Maiduguri city. The flood displaced over a million people and caused at least 30 deaths, according to report.

Speaking on the escape incident, Abubakar noted that the Service has detailed records of the missing inmates, including their biometrics.

He said, “The flood brought down the walls of the Correctional facilities. Including the Medium Security Custodial Centre Maiduguri (MSCC). As well as the staff quarters in the city.

“Upon the evacuation of inmates by officers of the Service with support from sister security agencies to a safe and secure facility, 281 inmates were observed to be missing.

“However, it is important to note that the Service is in custody of their details. Including their biometrics, which is being made available to the public.

“The service is working in synergy with other security agencies as both covert and overt deployments have been activated to look out for them.

“Presently, a total of seven (7) inmates have been recaptured and returned to custody. While efforts are on ground to track down the rest and bring them back to safe custody.

“While this effort is on, the public is assured that the incidence does not impede or affect public safety.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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