NCoS Names Inmates Who Escaped From Osun Prison, Offers N5 Million Reward
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has published the names and photographs of seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, following a structural collapse caused by heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning.
NCoS, in a release on Wednesday, announced a N5 million reward for any credible information that can lead to the arrest of the escapees.
“To encourage public participation, a cash reward of N5 million is being offered to anyone who provides useful information that leads to the recapture of the fleeing inmates,” the statement read.
The service urged the public to report any sightings or leads to the nearest security agency, assuring that all information will be handled with “utmost confidentiality and anonymity.”
According to the release, names of the seven escapees are::
John Micheal (34) – charged with armed robbery
Olalekan Ajofoyinbo (45) – charged with armed robbery
Eze Nweze (40) – charged with armed robbery
Tobi Akin (19) – charged with illegal possession of firearms and armed robbery
Matthew Ogunjimi (20) – charged with illegal possession of firearms and armed robbery
Kabiru Oyedun (39) – charged with murder
Ninalowo Yusuf (28) – charged with breaking and stealing
The NCoS has appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with law enforcement to ensure the fugitives are swiftly apprehended.