By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The Nasarawa State Police Command has recaptured one inmate that escaped during the recent attack on Kuje Meduim Security Correctional Centre by terrorists.
The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Mr. Adesina Soye, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Mr. Ramhan Nansel on Saturday in Lafia.
CP Soye said the fugitive was arrested by the police personnel of Keffi Division following intelligence.
“On July 9, 2022 at about 1:30am, one Hassan Hassan ‘M’ whose name and picture was amongst the escapees with Boko Haram/Terrorism Case was recaptured by the Police operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command at Keffi.
“The CP has ordered for the transfer of the suspect to a safer location while intensive search for other escapees continues.
“The fugitive will be handed over to the appropriate authority for further action,” the CP said in the statement.
He expressed gratitude to police personnel in the state for their efforts and job well done.
He also appealed to members of the public to help the police with useful information in case the saw others still on the run.
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