FG breaks silence over Kogi prison break

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to the recent jailbreak at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State, ordering an immediate investigation into the incident.

In a statement issued on Monday, March 24, 2025, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described the escape as “unfortunate” and assured Nigerians that all fleeing inmates would be recaptured.

According to the minister’s special adviser on media, Babatunde Alao, the government will leverage the biometric database and advanced surveillance technology adopted by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to track down and rearrest the escapees.

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Additionally, the minister has directed Sylvester Ndidi, the Acting Controller-General of the NCoS, to visit the facility and conduct a thorough audit to determine the cause of the jailbreak and prevent future occurrences.

“We are on top of the situation. Our men are on the ground in Kogi, and I have ordered a comprehensive audit,” Tunji-Ojo said.

Recall that Politics Nigeria had earlier reported that at least 12 inmates had escaped from the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State on Monday, March 24.