A 28-year-old awaiting-trial inmate, identified as Osita Thomas, has reportedly escaped from a court in Edo State while appearing for trial.

The incident was announced by the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Edo State Command, according to a report published by Intel Region on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

The reported escape raises concerns about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the security arrangements in place while inmates are being transported to court for judicial proceedings.

Thomas was awaiting trial at the time of the incident. However, further details about the specific court where the escape occurred, how he managed to flee, and whether he has been recaptured were not confirmed in the information available for this report.

The incident is expected to draw attention to inmate custody and security procedures during court appearances.

Utelnova will update this report as more verified information becomes available.

Source: Intel Region