2026: Federal Government Releases List of Most Wanted Persons, Names, Photos and Details About Them

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Interior, has released a list of individuals who escaped from prisons and are now considered most wanted across the country.

Officials confirmed that the announcement was made to alert the public and encourage citizens to provide useful information that could lead to their capture.

Names of most wanted prison escapees

The Ministry of Interior published the names of the escapees as follows:
• Nworie Ikechukwu
• Nwosu Ikeja
• Obi Chika
• Obioha Ozoema
• Obi Chinedu
• Obiakor Francis Uche
• Obinna Emmanuel
• Obioha Victor
• Adamu Ibrahim
• Ajoku Darlington
• Adamu Muhammed
• Amanje Ikenna

See all the list and the faces on FG site here.

Authorities stated that these individuals were declared wanted after breaking out of correctional facilities and remain at large.

In its official statement, the Ministry of Interior wrote:
“The following persons have been declared wanted by the Ministry of Interior (Nigerian Correctional Services). If you have any information regarding any of them, Please Call the numbers +2348075050006, +2347087086005, +2349060004598 , +234 (0) 700 009 9999 or Contact the nearest police station.”

Ministry of Interior emphasised that members of the public should remain vigilant and report any sightings of the escapees to law enforcement agencies.

Security agencies across Nigeria were reported to have intensified efforts to track down the fugitives.

The government urged citizens to cooperate with the authorities to ensure that those declared wanted are returned to custody.

The development highlighted ongoing challenges within Nigeria’s correctional system and reinforced the government’s call for public support in maintaining national security.