SECURITY has been beefed up at the Ilesa Correctional Facility after a rainstorm wreaked havoc leading to the collapse of the wall and escape of seven inmates.
Authorities of the Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed the escape of the seven inmates.
They were identified as John Michael (34yrs); Tobi Akin (19yrs); Eze Nweze (40yrs); Olalekan Ajofoyinbo (45yrs); Ninalowo Yusuf (28yrs); Matthew Ogunjimi (20yrs) and Kabiru Oyedun (39yrs).
They placed N5m bounty on each on the escapees.
The Nation observed that there was heavy security presence at the Correctional Facility in Ilesa when visited on Wednesday evening.
Reacting to the development, the Public Relations Officer, of Osun Command, Joel Oyedokun confirmed that security has been beefed up around the facility.
According to him: “The State Commandant, Corrections centre have relocated to Ilesa to personally supervise the man-hunt for the escapees.
“The Army and DSS are working with us to bring back those who escaped from the facility.”
