Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Two inmates, described by security sources as politically exposed suspects, who were detained at the Security Custodial Centre in Jimeta, Yola, have allegedly escaped.
Security agencies have reportedly launched a manhunt for the
fugitives, who sources said were brought to the Jimeta Custodial Centre about
three weeks ago following a security crackdown on suspected political thugs in
the Mubi axis.
The crackdown was initiated by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who,
while addressing identified criminal networks allegedly linked to political
violence and other violent crimes in the area during a visit there, called for
the dismantling of the groups.
Fintiri, who had vowed at the time that his administration
would not spare those responsible for violence and insecurity, is said to be
furious over the suspects’ escape.
Sources said that, largely at his prompting, operatives of
the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defence Corps had commenced efforts to track down the
suspects.
The Nigerian Correctional Service has been unwilling to
provide answers to questions surrounding the disappearance of the two suspects
from its custody.
Reporters who visited the state headquarters of the service
in Jimeta, Yola, have repeatedly been unable to speak with the management since
reports of the development emerged last Thursday.
On that day, the state Comptroller, Abduljalil Odunlami
Ajani, was said to be away on an official inspection tour.
The following day, Friday, reporters met with the Deputy
Public Relations Officer, who said he lacked the authority to comment on the
matter.
On Monday morning, during another visit to the state headquarters, reporters were informed that the comptroller was not in the office and that the PRO was unwell.
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