Two convicted inmates escape from Kogi correctional centre, Police launch manhunt

Two convicted inmates have escaped from the Okene Correctional Centre in Kogi State, prompting security operatives to launch a manhunt for their rearrest.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026, according to a police situation report from the Okene Division.

The escapees were identified as Samson David, convicted of theft, and Salvation Moro, who was serving a sentence for armed robbery.

According to the report, the Officer-in-Charge of the correctional facility alerted the police to the incident through a telephone call at about 10:30 am on Sunday.

The two inmates reportedly escaped through the facility's back fence.

The police report also indicated that photographs of the escapees were attached to the communication to aid their identification and possible arrest.

“Efforts to trace and rearrest the escaped inmates are ongoing,” the report stated.

Two convicted inmates escape from Kogi correctional centre, Police launch manhunt