The police in Adamawa State have arrested two inmates who were among those that escaped from Kuje Correctional Centre during Boko Haram terrorists’ attack in July 2022, Politics Nigeria reports.
SP Suleiman Nguroje, command spoke person disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Yola.
He revealed that the escapees identified as Atiku Ibrahim, 37 years and Adamu Ibrahim 40 years, were arrested by the Command Operatives attached to Crack Squad on May 19, 2023.
“The escaped suspects were arrested for cattle rustling and other nefarious activities.
“During interrogation they confessed to have been in Kuje Correctional Custody since 2021 following allegation of arms dealing against them.
“They also confessed to have escaped into Adamawa State until their arrest.
“They further stated that they were awaiting trial in a case of arms dealing and unlawful possession of firearms.
In response to these developments, the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, has issued a directive for the immediate handover of the escaped inmates to the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) in Adamawa State.
This crucial step ensures that the appropriate legal processes can be followed, and the necessary actions can be taken to address their escape and hold them accountable for their alleged crimes.
Recall that the command had in July 2022 arrested another Kuje escapee and handed him over to the NCoS.
