Crime
How Abolongo fleeing inmate was arrested in Iseyin
Operatives of Oyo State command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested one of the fleeing inmates unidentified gunmen broke out of the Abolongo correctional center Friday.
NSCDC made this disclosure on Monday, saying the inmate was arrested Sunday night.
The command noted that the inmate was recaptured at Kara Market, Oluwole area of Iseyin, and was handed over to the officers from Nigeria Correctional Service.
“The intelligence and investigation Department, after interrogating and profiling the suspect, took him to the correctional office at Agodi for confirmation.
“His picture was forwarded to Correctional office in Oyo. And later confirmed as one of the escapee.
“Thereafter, proper handing over was done at NSCDC State command Headquarters Agodi Ibadan”.
Over 800 inmates crammed into the prison escaped on Friday, but by Monday, more than 500 of them have been rearrested.
The National Daily reported notorious herder Iskilu Wakili, serial killer Sunday Shodipe, were among the fleeing prisoners.
-
Featured7 days agoOsun 2026: What the battle could signal for 2027 general elections
-
Business1 week agoWho is really benefiting from Nigeria’s economic reforms?
-
Latest7 days agoCoca-Cola faces backlash over alleged AI filter blocking Christian messages
-
Featured7 days agoOsun Election: How poverty turns ₦20,000 into a powerful vote-buying tool
-
Business1 week agoPound climbs to N1,837 as Naira holds steady amid stronger FX market liquidity
-
Latest7 days agoOsun poll: Chaos in Ejigbo as voters, INEC officials run for safety
-
Latest7 days agoOsun 2026: 10 LGAs that could decide the governorship election
-
Featured1 week ago
Osun Decides: Security tightened as millions prepare to choose next governor