Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has vowed to take decisive action following a jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Center in Kotonkarfe, where 12 inmates escaped in the early hours of Monday.
The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, confirmed the incident and described it as “unfortunate.”
He commended the swift response of security agencies and assured the public that the state government is working to prevent a recurrence.
Fanwo also stated that the government is collaborating with security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the escape.
“The theory that the inmates escaped through the tower without causing any structural damage raises serious concerns. This calls for a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the escape, arrest the fleeing inmates, and identify possible saboteurs within the system,” he said.
In response, Governor Ododo has directed the State Security Adviser to work closely with the Federal Correctional Center and other security agencies to prevent future security breaches.
The state government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting federal security agencies by providing logistics and other necessary resources to strengthen their operations.
Meanwhile, the government has urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that the situation is under control.
“There is no cause for panic. We encourage citizens to go about their daily activities as normal, knowing that the security of lives and property remains our top priority,” Fanwo added.
