The Sapele Correctional Centre in Delta State has intensified its security measures following the escape of an inmate, Paul Michael.
Michael was accused of killing Kelly Onojaiyefe, a furniture apprentice in Oghara town, Ethiope West Local Government Area.
Reports indicate that Michael’s escape occurred mysteriously over the weekend, just a day after Mr. Raymond Neagu assumed office as the new Controller of the State Corrections.
Confirming the escape, the command’s spokesperson, Mr. Ikechukwu Iloba, stated on Wednesday in Asaba that the command is perplexed by how Michael managed to escape despite the tight security at the Sapele Correctional Centre.
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Iloba said, “The Controller is peeved by the development and has immediately launched investigations over the incident.
The Command will not sweep the matter under the carpet as Controller General Zone G has ordered investigations into the escape to determine the remote and immediate causes.”
He added that the Controller has established an investigative team, which he will chair under the instructions of Controller General Zone G.
Any personnel found culpable will face sanctions accordingly.
Iloba also mentioned that a search team has been dispatched to capture the escapee and that there is no cause for alarm.
Additionally, the Controller has assigned a detailed squadron commander, who is being armed to fortify the centre until the investigation is concluded.
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