Inmate released in error could now be abroad
Summary
A man named Ifedayo Adeyeye was wrongly released from a London prison even though he was supposed to serve a 12-month sentence. Prison staff took three days to notify the police, and during that time, Adeyeye likely left the UK and may now be abroad.Key Facts
- Ifedayo Adeyeye was jailed for abducting his five-year-old son.
- He was released from HMP Pentonville on April 21 by mistake.
- Adeyeye was ordered to serve a 12-month sentence before being extradited to France.
- Prison staff did not report the release to police until April 24.
- After release, Adeyeye spent time in London and moved money from his bank account.
- Authorities believe he may have traveled to Spain after his release.
- The Ministry of Justice said 179 inmates were wrongly released between April 2025 and March 2026.
- The government is investing up to £82 million to reduce accidental releases in prisons.
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