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A Tuesday downpour in Osun State didn't just flood streets - it washed away part of a prison wall, allowing seven inmates (including armed robbers and a murderer) to vanish into the rain. The ₦5 million bounty now on their heads can't mask the systemic failures this escape reveals.
  • The Escapees:
    • John Micheal (34) - Armed robbery
    • Tobi Akin (19) - Illegal firearms
    • Eze Nweze (40) - Armed robbery
    • Ninalowo Yusuf (28) - Breaking/stealing
    • Matthew Ogunjimi (20) - Armed robbery
    • Kabiru Oyedun (39) - Murder
    • Olalekan Ajofoyinbo (45) - Armed robbery
  • Collapse Point: Heavy rainfall compromised the Medium Security Custodial Centre's infrastructure in Ilesa.
  • Reward System: NCoS's unprecedented ₦5m public bounty signals desperation.
  • Pattern: This marks Nigeria's 4th major prison breach since 2023.
While NCoS scrambles to recover the fugitives, this incident spotlights how underfunded facilities and natural disasters create perfect escape storms. Prisons shouldn't crumble faster than the justice system.

Should Nigeria prioritize prison upgrades or faster trials to reduce overcrowding risks?