Enugu Jail Break: Police Rearrest Five Fleeing Suspects, Go After Remaining 12

The Enugu State Police Command has rearrested five suspected criminals that escaped from police custody.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Daniel Ndukwe.

He stated that the police authorities were on the trail of the remaining 12 suspects still at large, noting that the Commissioner of Police, Ahmad AbdurRahman, ordered an immediate discreet investigation into the matter.

“The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the general public, particularly residents of the State, that on 20/12/2020 at about 2130hrs a total of seventeen (17) suspects, mostly remanded in Police Custody by the Court for different offences, escaped from the Command’s State CID’s Cell after breaking the Cell’s key and resisting efforts of personnel on duty to restrain them. However, five (5) of them have been re-arrested,” the statement partly read.

“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad AbdurRahman FIPCDS, FICMC, FCAI, MNIM has ordered an immediate discreet investigation and intense search to re-arrest the remaining twelve (12) escapees.

“He also directs the commencement of investigation to determine the culpability and punishment of any personnel found wanting during the unwarranted incidence. He further warns that such unbecoming lapses on the part of the personnel of the Command will not be tolerated.”

SEE FULL STATEMENT HERE:

ENUGU STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE

In Reply, Please Quote Ref. No.: AZ:5052/ENS/PRD/VOL.1/96

Date: 21st December 2020

The Director of News

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ESCAPE OF SUSPECTS FROM POLICE CUSTODY: CP DIRECTS INTENSE INVESTIGATION AND RE-ARREST OF FLEEING DETAINEES; ENJOINS CITIZENS TO ASSIST THE POLICE WITH CREDIBLE INFORMATION

The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the general public, particularly residents of the State, that on 20/12/2020 at about 2130hrs a total of seventeen (17) suspects, mostly remanded in Police Custody by the Court for different offences, escaped from the Command’s State CID’s Cell after breaking the Cell’s key and resisting efforts of personnel on duty to restrain them. However, five (5) of them have been re-arrested.

Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad AbdurRahman FIPCDS, FICMC, FCAI, MNIM has ordered an immediate discreet investigation and intense search to re-arrest the remaining twelve (12) escapees. He also directs the commencement of investigation to determine the culpability and punishment of any personnel found wanting during the unwarranted incidence. He further warns that such unbecoming lapses on the part of the personnel of the Command will not be tolerated.

In addition, the Commissioner has convened an emergency meeting of all Management Team members, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Departments and directed them to deploy all the Command’s personnel and operational assets to emplace adequate security and ensure hitch-free movements and celebrations during the Christmas and New Year season.

To this end, the CP, while reassuring commitment to provide adequate security during this festive season, has called on residents of the State and the general public to assist the Command with credible information that will lead to the re-arrest of the twelve (12) fleeing detainees.

Meanwhile, residents of the State and members of the public have been enjoined to promptly volunteer such information or report any person(s) suspected to be the escapees at the nearest Police Station or by calling the Command’s hotlines on: 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202 or 08098880172; or via email on: [email protected]

E-SIGNED:

ASP DANIEL NDUKWE

Police Public Relations Officer

FOR: Commissioner of Police,

Enugu State Command