Jail Break: 16 Inmates Escape From Keffi Prison

Sixteen inmates in the early hour of Tuesday, 12 August, 2025 escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar confirmed the development through a statement issued on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025
The incident , according to Abubakar happened after a breach of the facility’s security, and the inmates overpowered the personnel on duty during the breakout.
“The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public of an incident that occurred in the early hours of today, 12th August 2025, at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State,” the statement read.
“Some inmates breached the security of the facility and attacked personnel on duty to compromise the situation, enabling 16 inmates to escape custody.
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“In the course of containing the situation, five personnel of the Custodial Centre sustained varying degrees of injury, with two currently serious and receiving urgent medical attention at a government health facility. Seven of the fleeing inmates have been recaptured and are now in custody.”
The NCS image-maker, however, said efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the remaining inmates, hust as he also added that the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, has visited the facility following the incident and has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the escape.
Nwakuche was quoted as warning that any staff member found complicit in the escape would be disciplined.
“The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, has visited the facility and has ordered a thorough investigation into the escape. He said no staff will be spared if found culpable.
“Furthermore, he has directed an immediate search to recapture the fleeing inmates in collaboration with sister security agencies.
“Members of the public are hereby urged to remain calm, vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious movements or sightings of fleeing inmates to the nearest security formation,” the statement read in part.