274 Inmates Escape in Maiduguri Flooding

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has reported that 274 inmates are missing from the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Maiduguri due to catastrophic flooding caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam. The floods have submerged large parts of Maiduguri, displacing over a million residents and resulting in at least 30 deaths. NCoS spokesman Umar Abubakar confirmed that seven inmates have been recaptured, while efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining escapees. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is actively involved in rescue operations, having saved over 400 individuals trapped by floodwaters. NCoS has detailed records of the missing inmates, including their biometrics, and is working with security agencies to ensure public safety. The floods are described as the worst in the region in 30 years, leading to significant damage to infrastructure and homes.