Nigerian Correctional Service denies jailbreak claims in Edo
The Nigerian Correctional Service has refuted reports of a jailbreak at the Benin Custodial Centre in Edo State. JIN Osuji, the Service Public Relations Officer, stated that the allegations of escaped inmates are unfounded. The NCoS emphasized that all inmates are accounted for and that there has been no security breach. The Service also criticized the media for not verifying the information before publication.
What we know
- JIN Osuji described the jailbreak reports as false and misleading.
- The NCoS confirmed that all inmates in Edo State are accounted for and custodial operations remain secure.
- The Service expressed concern over the media's failure to verify the information before publishing.
- The NCoS assured the public that there is no threat to safety from any custodial centre in the state.
- The Service warned it may take legal action against those spreading false or malicious reports.
