Adam Yusuf on handcuffs guarded by men of Operation Safe Haven, Nigerian Army.
By M. Peter, Jos
Troops of Operation Safe Haven, OPSH deployed at Bisichi Area Command of Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau have rearrested another escaped prisoner, Adam Yusuf, one of the six inmates that escaped from the High Court, Barkin Ladi, on 23 July 2020.
It would be recalled that OPSH following a manhunt operation that was launched had earlier rearrested Mohammed Ibrahim, one of the escapees and had since handed him over to Nigerian Correctional Service, Plateau State, bringing the total rearrested into two.
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The latest arrest by the troops as revealed by the Commander of the Operation, Major General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo was made in an abandoned house at Bisichi Village of Barkin Ladi Plateau State at about 3.30pm on Tuesday.
He said, “The 19 years old inmate has confessed to be among the escapees. It is pertinent to stress that concerted efforts are ongoing to rearrest the remaining. Information that may lead to the rearrest of the remaining inmates are therefore solicited from the members of the general public. The rearrested criminal will be handed over to the Nigerian Correctional Service Plateau State Command for necessary action.”
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