“Further to my earlier press release on the unfortunate attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje by terrorists, I wish to state that 443 of the escapees have been recaptured, bringing the total number of inmates in the facility to 551,” Nababa said.

Three of the attackers were killed in the encounter, while several others escaped with bullet wounds.

"During the gun battle, a personnel of the NSCDC unfortunately lost his life and three officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service also sustained bullet injuries. Four inmates lost their lives while 16 others sustained various degrees of injuries," Nababa noted.

Nababa has ordered the immediate deployment of the e-Corrections Information Management System (e-CIMS) to track all fleeing inmates and return them to custody.

While appealing for the prompt supply of credible information to rearrests the fleeing inmates, Nababa assured the public that the biometrics of all the inmates are intact and will be used to track them wherever they hide.

He also expressed his appreciation to the men of other security agencies for their support and gallantry even as he extends his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishes the injured a quick recovery. (ILKHA)