The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has released the names and images of the seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun state.
The inmates escaped from the correctional facility on Tuesday morning following the collapse of the centre after a heavy rainfall.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, NCoS offered N5 million reward for anyone with useful information that would lead to the recapture of the fleeing suspects.
“In order to encourage public participation, the Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public that a cash reward of N5 million 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 reads.
“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.”
The escaped inmates are John Micheal (34), Tobi Akin (19), Eze Nweze (40), Ninalowo Yusuf (28), Matthew Ogunjimi (20), Kabiru Oyedun (39), and Olalekan Ajofoyinbo (45).
According to the information published on NCoS website, Micheal, Ajofoyinbo, and Nweze were charged with armed robbery, while Akin and Ogunjimi were charged with illegal possession of firearms and armed robbery.
Oyedun was charged with murder while Yusuf was charged with “breaking and stealing”.
