Twelve inmates on Monday escaped in a jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State.
Kogi State Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as unfortunate and assured citizens that the government, working with security agencies, would take steps to prevent a recurrence.
According to him, law enforcement agencies have re-arrested one of the escapees.
The commissioner said Governor Usman Ododo warned security agencies to ensure such security breaches do not happen again.
Mr. Fanwo encouraged citizens to go about their normal daily activities as he emphasised that the security of lives and property remains the top priority of the government.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has ordered the immediate probe into the prison break incident at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State.
According to Babatunde Alao, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the order on Monday.
