BIG STORYCrime & Accidents · Kogi State
Two inmates escape from Okene correctional centre
Updated 01:01 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 10:58 WAT · 10 outlets reporting
According to the Nigerian Correctional Service, two convicted inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the escape and launched a manhunt. The inmates, Samson David, convicted of theft, and Salvation Moro, serving a sentence for armed robbery, reportedly fled through the rear perimeter fence.
What we know
- Two inmates escaped from Okene correctional centre
- Inmates are Samson David (theft) and Salvation Moro (armed robbery)
- Manhunt launched by Kogi State Police and NCoS
Sources
- Report by Linda Ikeji's Blog – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
- Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
- Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
- Report by Leadership – Leadership,
- Report by Nigerian Eye – Nigerian Eye,
- Report by Channels TV – Channels TV,
- Report by Punch – Punch,
- Report by Daily Trust – Daily Trust,
- Report by Premium Times – Premium Times,
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
- Report by The Whistler – The Whistler,
- Report by Punch – Punch,
Updates
- – Story published - 10 outlets
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