x

Edo Jail Break: Suspected Prisoner Arrested In Ogun

The police authorities in Ogun State have arrested a suspected prisoner, Frank Ogbe, who allegedly escaped from the White House Prison Yard in Edo State during the #EndSARS protest.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspected prisoner was arrested prisoner following a tip-off.

According to the police spokesman, policemen at Agbado Divisional Headquarters received information that a middle-aged man was seen around Angulis area of Agbado, adding that his look and conduct was suspicious.

“Upon the information, the Divisional Police Officer, Agbado division, CSP Kehinde Kuranga, detailed his detectives to the area where the man was apprehended,” Oyeyemi said.

“He was properly interrogated and confessed to the detectives that he was an inmate of white house prison in Edo State and that he was set free by hoodlums who attacked the prison yard during the #EndSARS protest.”

The policePPRO said the suspect confessed that he relocated to the Agbado area in order to avoid being re-arrested.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police,Edward Ajogun has directed that the suspect be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further profiling.

Hot this week

Kano Gov Moves to Empower 44 LGAs with Full Autonomy

By Jabiru Hassan Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,...

Kaduna: Corpse of 3-Year-Old Flood Victim Recovered in Zaria

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The body of a three-year-old girl,...

Gov Ododo Condemns Security Breaches, Attacks on Security Personnel in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has condemned...

Tribune Abuja Bureau Chief, Dr. Leon Usigbe, Laid to Rest Amid Cries, Tributes

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The late Tribune Abuja Bureau Chief, Chief...

FG Adopts Funding Prioritization Framework for NNPCL Tax Credit Projects

By Jabiru Hassan The Federal Ministry of Works has adopted...

Delta Govt Backs Civil Service Screening, Insists on Decent Dressing

By Anne Azuka The Delta State Government has thrown its...

Delta Govt Says Brazil Visit to Unlock Industrial Growth, Job Creation

By Anne Azuka The Delta State Government says its recent...

Ex APC National Scribe rallies ADC in A’ibom

By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo The leader of African Democratic Congress,...

Niger Gov to Northerners: Power Will Return to North in 2031 After Tinubu

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State...

Bandits Disregard Peace Deal, Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Raid

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Armed bandits have abducted nearly 40...

Kidnappers Kill Traditional Ruler in Kanam LGA of Plateau

By Israel Adamu, Jos Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have...

Again, Gunmen Kill Six in Bokkos LGA of Plateau

By Israel Adamu, Jos Gunmen on Sunday night killed six...

2027: Group Urges Pharmacist John Chun to Contest Riyom/Barkin Ladi Reps Seat

By Israel Adamu, Jos A youth group under the aegis...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img