A fleeing inmate at the Nigerian Correctional Service Medium Security Custodial Centre, Katsina has been successfully recaptured.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that the inmate Abba Kala escaped on October 17, 2023.
Confirming the development, ASC Najibullah Idris Public Relations Officer Katsina State Command said: “Following the recent escape of two Awaiting Trial inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Katsina (Old) on 17 October 2023, a search party was constituted in collaboration with sister security agencies.
“Consequently, the principal suspect among the duo, Abba Kala, has been recaptured.
The Nigerian Correctional Service Katsina state command is tracking the remaining fleeing inmate using the Service’s e-tracking system as well as collaboration with sister security agencies, and will soon take him into custody.
Meanwhile, the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa appreciates sister security agencies for a functional synergy that led to the recapturing and assures the public that there is no cause for alarm as the situation is under control.