Wednesday, October 16, 2024 -The Borno State Police Command has re-arrested another convict, Auwalu Aminu (aka Auwalu Kirkir), 24, who escaped from a correctional facility during the recent flooding that submerged Maiduguri.
The spokesperson of the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth
Daso, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, said
the convict was arrested in Banki town following a credible tip-off.
“Auwalu Aminu who was serving a jail term for criminal
conspiracy and theft at the Medium Security Custodian Center in Maiduguri
unfortunately escaped due to the devastating flood incident in September 2024,
which collapsed the fence of the facility,” the statement read.
"On October 16, 2024, police surveillance at Bama
Area Command/Banki Divisional headquarters received a credible tip-off that
Auwalu Kirkir was sighted in Banki town.
"The police patrol swiftly responded and
apprehended the said Awalu Aminu.
"The convict has been profiled and will be handed
over to the Nigeria Correctional Service for further action.
“The Command remains committed in ensuring safety and
urges members of the public to report any suspicious activities or information
regarding fugitives to the nearest police station or through the following
channels: 0806 807 5581, 0802 347 3293.”
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