The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced a cash reward of N5 million for any individual who provides information leading to the recapture of inmates who escaped from the Medium Custodial Centre in Ilesha, Osun State.
The inmates escaped on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 after the facility’s old perimeter wall collapsed following an overnight rainfall.
The Deputy Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer for the NCoS, Umar Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, May 21.
NCoS urged members of the public to report any information they may have regarding the whereabouts of the fleeing inmates to the nearest security agencies.
The spokesperson noted that all information will be treated with utmost confidentiality and anonymity.
“In order to encourage public participation, the Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public that a cash reward of N5million is being offered to anyone who provides useful information that leads to the recapture of the fleeing inmates from the Medium Custodial Centre, Ilesha, Osun State,” the statement read.
“The Service urges members of the public to report any information they may have regarding the whereabouts of the inmates at large to the nearest security agencies. All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality and anonymity.”
Contact information;
• NCoS Public Complaint Response Desk: complaintresponsedesk@corrections.gov.ng
