October 7, 2017 — Enugu Maximum prison
Two inmates, Lucky Sama and Balogun Idiom Joseph escaped the Enugu maximum security prison through the ceiling of a catholic church located in the centre.
According to Emeka Monday, the Enugu police spokesperson, the two inmates were convicted for two calendar years for stealing.
December 27, 2017 – Ikot Ekpene Prison in Akwa Ibom state.
Thirty-six prisoners escaped from the facility in a well-coordinated operation by the inmates.
June 3, 2018 – Minna medium security prison, Niger state
210 inmates escaped.
October 28, 2019 – Koton Karfe correctional centre, Kogi State
About 122 inmates fled, 25 recovered.
October 19, 2020 — Benin and Oko prisons, Edo State
About 1,993 inmates escaped from custody
October 22, 2020 – Okitipupa correctional centre, Ondo State
Fifty-eight inmates were released during the attack.
April 5, 2021 — Owerri correctional centre, Imo State
1,844 inmates escaped after gunmen attacked its facility in Owerri, Imo state.
July 8, 2021 – Jos Custodial Centre, Plateau State
Four suspects who were awaiting trial over kidnapping and armed robbery escaped.
September 13, 2021 – Kabba Correctional Centre, Kogi State
240 inmates escaped from the facility but 114 were said to have been re-captured.
October 22, 2021 — Abolongo medium security custodial centre, Oyo State
837 inmates; 262 rearrested.
November 28, 2021 – Jos correctional centre, Plateau State
About 262 inmates escaped, 10 re-captured and nine killed
January 2, 2022 — Mandala prison, Ilorin, Kwara State
Three inmates escaped from the custodial centre.
May 13, 2022 — Agbor prison, Delta State
