Flooding: 281 inmates escape from prison, 7 recaptured In the wake of severe flooding in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, 281 inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC). So far, seven of the escapees have been recaptured, according to a statement issued by the Nigerian Correctional Service on Sunday. The flooding, which occurred on Tuesday, damaged several public and private facilities, including the walls of the correctional centre, causing a breach in the prison's security. The incident also affected the staff quarters. Umar Abubakar, the Public Relations Officer of...