An awaiting-trial inmate, recognized as Osita Thomas, has reportedly escaped from the Auchi Custodial Centre in Edo state, prompting a seek for his whereabouts.
The Nigerian Correctional Service in a public discover dated October 21, 2026, supplied particulars of the inmate to help his identification.
According to the discover, Thomas is a 28-year-old man, roughly 5.6 toes tall, with a darkish complexion.
The discover additionally described him as an Awaiting Trial Person (ATP) and included his {photograph} to help members of the general public in figuring out him.
However, the circumstances surrounding his escape, together with when it occurred and the way he left the power, weren’t acknowledged within the discover.
The Nigerian Correctional Service was but to supply additional particulars on the incident within the info made out there on the time of submitting this report.
