The Nigerian Correctional Service proudly recorded zero jailbreaks and attacks throughout all 253 correctional centers countrywide in 2023, marking a remarkable milestone. In a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria, Assistant Controller of Corrections Abubakar Umar highlighted the success of comprehensive steps implemented to solve earlier difficulties.<\/p>\n
Acknowledging the alarming incidents of jailbreaks and attacks in preceding years, Umar reflected on a notable event in 2022 when the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) orchestrated an audacious attack on a fortified custodial center in Abuja, resulting in the escape of 879 inmates. Learning from such incidents, the Nigerian government and the Correctional Service took proactive measures for 2023.<\/p>\n
Umar emphasized the implementation of comprehensive strategies, including infrastructural enhancements and robust security measures. The overarching goal was to prevent a recurrence of the challenges witnessed in 2022. The absence of jailbreak incidents in 2023 serves as a testament to the efficacy of these intensified security measures.<\/p>\n
Umar credited the success to the unwavering commitment and collaborative efforts of security personnel and various stakeholders. He stressed that the achievement went beyond preventing escapes, emphasizing the creation of a safe environment within custodial centers, prioritizing the well-being of both inmates and staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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