48 escapees in Owerri attack recaptured.

08 Apr 48 escapees in Owerri attack recaptured.

The Nigerian Correctional Service on Wednesday said that peace has gradually returned to Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State following the recent invasion of the facility by gunmen suspected to members of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB).

Spokesperson of the Service, Francis Enobore disclosed that the Centre has recovered a total of 48 inmates who escaped in the wake of the invasion thus increasing the number of inmates currently in custody to 84, including those that resisted the temptation to escape during the attack.

According to him, among the escapees, 11 were recaptured by men of the 211 Nigerian Airforce Base, Owerri; while others either came back on their own volition or were returned by their relations, traditional rulers and religious leaders.

The Acting Controller General of Corrections, John Mrabure has charged all staff in the Command to go after the fleeing inmates and smoke them out of hiding at all cost.