Kogi Police Confirm Escape Of Two Convicted Inmates From Okene Correctional Centre

Kogi Police Confirm Escape Of Two Convicted Inmates From Okene Correctional Centre
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the escape of two convicted inmates from the Okene Correctional Centre, saying efforts are underway to rearrest the fleeing prisoners.
The inmates reportedly escaped from the facility on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at about 10:30am.
The escapees were identified as Samson David, convicted of theft, and Salvation Moro, who was serving a jail term for armed robbery.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kogi State Command, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, confirmed the incident in an official statement, saying the command had received a report from the corre...