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Escaped convict re-arrested in Borno State

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The Borno State Police Command has re-arrested Abubakar Mohammed, a convict who escaped from prison during a flood. The police are continuing efforts to apprehend other escapees.

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September 17, 2024

Emmanuel Abiodun

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The Borno State Police Command has re-arrested Abubakar Mohammed, a 27-year-old convict who escaped from the medium-security custodial center in Maiduguri during a flood.

According to a statement released by the police spokesperson, Abubakar was sighted in Gubio Local Government Area on Sunday.

A local resident alerted the authorities, leading to his re-arrest.

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The police command has pledged to continue efforts to apprehend other escapees and ensure public safety.

Abubakar will be handed over to the Nigerian Correctional Service.