FG releases names, pictures of escaped inmates from Oyo prison

The ministry of interior has released names and photographs of inmates who escaped from the Abolongo medium custodial centre in Oyo state.

On October 22, gunmen had attacked the correctional facility in Abolongo, Oyo town, freeing several inmates.

According to Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, 907 inmates escaped, and some of them have been re-arrested.

Speaking on efforts to find the escaped inmates, Aregbesola had also said the details would be forwarded to Interpol and border posts all over the work.

The details of those who escaped from the prison was released by the ministry of interior on Friday in a post on its verified Facebook page.

“Names and faces of wanted persons who escaped from the Oyo Custodial Centre on Friday, October 22, 2021,” the post reads.

“Please note that these persons are dangerous! Kindly contact the nearest police station or security agency close to you when you sight any of these persons. Note: It is a crime punishable under the law to render any form of assistance to these persons.”