The Federal Government has announced its contemplation of relocating the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, in response to a recent jailbreak where 119 inmates escaped. During a site visit on Thursday, Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that the facility, originally designed for 250 inmates, currently houses 499.

Confirming the jailbreak, Tunji-Ojo stated that 119 inmates had absconded, with 13 subsequently recaptured. This announcement came following reports that the facility management intended to release the names and photos of the escaped prisoners.

The incident occurred after heavy rainfall on Wednesday night severely damaged the custodial center's infrastructure, including breaching the perimeter fence, enabling the inmates' escape. Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the NCoS, Federal Capital Territory Command, assured collaboration with other security agencies to recapture the remaining fugitives, with plans to publicize their database soon.