The Federal Government has said it is considering relocating the Medium Security Custodial Center in Suleja, Niger State, following the jailbreak that saw the escape of 119 inmates.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a visit to the center on Thursday revealed that the facility houses 499 inmates, as opposed to the expected 250 that it was initially built for while he also confirmed that a total of 119 inmates had escaped, however, adding that 13 were re-arrested.
His reaction follows reports that the facility management would publish the names and pictures of the escaped inmates from the center on Wednesday.
According to reports, Inmates numbering over one hundred had escaped the center following heavy rainfall on Wednesday night which wreaked havoc on the Medium Security Custodial Center in Suleja, Niger State, resulting in extensive damage to the facility, including a breach in the perimeter fence, allowing some of the inmates to flee.
By- Opeoluwa Micheal-Ayobami
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