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Two convicted inmates escaped from Okene Correctional Centre.
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One was convicted of armed robbery and the other of theft.
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Police have launched efforts to rearrest them.
Two convicted inmates have escaped from the Okene Correctional Centre in Kogi State, prompting police and other security operatives to begin efforts to locate and return them to custody.
The escape was reported on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in a police situation report from the Okene Division.
The inmates were identified as Samson David, who was convicted of theft, and Salvation Moro, who was serving a sentence for armed robbery.
Inmates Escape Through Prison Fence
According to the police report, the Officer-in-Charge of the Okene Correctional Centre notified the police about the incident through a telephone call at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Preliminary information indicated that the two inmates escaped through the rear fence of the correctional facility.
The report did not provide further details about how they managed to get through the fence, whether any prison personnel were on duty in the area at the time, or whether the escape involved assistance from anyone outside the facility.
Photographs of the two escapees were reportedly attached to the communication sent to the police to assist with their identification and possible arrest.
Police Begin Search for Escapees
Following the report, security operatives began efforts to trace and rearrest the two men.
The police situation report stated that efforts to locate the escaped inmates were ongoing, but did not disclose whether any arrests had been made or whether their possible whereabouts had been established.
The escape has raised concerns over security at the correctional facility, particularly because one of the inmates was convicted of armed robbery.
However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. Authorities have not provided information on whether an investigation has been launched to determine how the inmates escaped or whether any security lapses contributed to the incident.
Police and correctional authorities are expected to continue efforts to locate the fugitives and establish the circumstances surrounding their escape.
