Inmates Samson David and Salvation Moro Escape Kogi Prison

On November 8, 2026, two convicted inmates, Samson David, who was serving time for theft, and Salvation Moro, convicted of armed robbery, escaped from a correctional facility in Kogi. The escape occurred through the rear perimeter fence of the prison.

The Officer-in-Charge of the correctional centre notified the Kogi State Police Command of the incident via telephone at approximately 10:30 a.m. on the same day. ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, confirmed the incident in a statement on November 10, 2026.

He stated that the Command is working in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service and other security agencies to ensure the prompt re-arrest of the escapees. Afusat emphasized that this was the only official statement he would make regarding the incident and advised the public to disregard any other information attributed to him unless officially confirmed.