Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared 281 inmates missing from Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
Gatekeepers News reports that the service said that this followed an evacuation process in the aftermath of the flood incident in the state, adding that seven inmates were returned to the centre.
NCoS announced this through a statement released by its spokesman, Umar Abubakar on Sunday.
The service released the details of the inmates, including their biometrics.
Abubakar said, “The Nigerian Correctional Service has observed the flooding currently being experienced in Maiduguri, Borno State, and its environment.”
“The unfortunate incident has left scars, bringing 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.”
The spokesman added that “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 below.”
“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 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.”
The service assured the public that the incident does not impede or affect their safety.
