The identities of some of the terrorists who escaped from Kuje Prison during an invasion by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been unveiled.
The federal government has on Friday declared members of Boko Haram who escaped from Kuje prison in Abuja wanted.
DAILY GIST had reported how terrorists attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night and free over 800 inmates including Bokoharam suspects.
Bashir Magaji, Minister of Defence, had said all the terrorists in detention were set free by the attackers.
However, the federal government through the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Friday released the names and photos of the fleeing Boko Haram suspects.
It declares 69 inmates with terrorism cases wanted, asking the public to provide useful information which may lead to their recapture.
The following are faces and names of Inmates with BOKO HARAM / TERRORISM CASES who escaped from Kuje Correctional Centre during the jail attack on 5th July, 2022.
“If you see any of these people, or have useful information which may lead to their recapture, Please Call 07000099999, 09060004598 or 08075050006 or Any Law Enforcement Agency nearest to you.
We guarantee to keep your information anonymous,” the notice read.
NCoS also provided its official website, www.corrections.gov.ng/escapees, where all the escapees from the Kuje facility can be viewed.
More details to follow…
