The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has reported that 281 inmates have been observed missing from the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Maiduguri while evacuating them after the flood brought down the walls of the facility.
In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar, he said the service is working in synergy with other security agencies “as both covert and overt deployments have been activated to look out for them.”
The statement also noted that the service is in custody of their details, including their biometrics, which are being made available to the public.
“Presently, a total of seven (7) inmates have been recaptured and returned to custody, while efforts are on ground to track down the rest and bring them back to safe custody.
“While this effort is on, the public is assured that the incident does not impede or affect public safety,” it added.