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Owerri Jailbreak

September 3, 2023

200 suspects arrested for killings, other crimes in three years in Imo: Police

“Most of the suspects have been arraigned and remanded in the custodial Centre, Owerri, while others are still undergoing trial,” he added.

Police officers
November 15, 2021

Despite insecurity, Gov. Uzodimma urges Igbos abroad to visit Imo for Christmas

“When you come home, you will be amazed at the massive road construction and rehabilitation which has been carried out by my administration in less than two years.”

Hope and Gunmen
May 1, 2021

Aregbesola declares custodial centres “Red Zones”

The minister’s directive followed the attack on the Owerri Custodial Centre where over 1,884 inmates escaped from custody on April 5.

Rauf Aregbesola
April 11, 2021

REVIEW: Top 20 deadliest jailbreaks, prison attacks in Nigeria

You probably remember Owerri because it happened barely last week. But do you know what happened in Koton-Karfe in 2014? See our limited compilation.

Photo from incident scene (Credit: Twitter)
April 9, 2021

Owerri jailbreak: Police intercept fleeing inmate in Akwa Ibom

“Until his conviction, the suspect was a resident of Obinze in Owerri, Imo. The suspect will be sent back to face his jail term.”

Usman Baba Alkali
April 8, 2021

MURIC links #EndSARS protesters, politicians to Owerri jailbreak

“The arrest, trial, and conviction of those prisoners were as a result of strenuous efforts and investigations.”

Ishaq Akintola
April 8, 2021

Owerri Jailbreak: We have 84 inmates out of fleeing 1,844, NCoS says

“This includes those that resisted the temptation to escape during the attack.”

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola
April 7, 2021

Owerri Jailbreak: NCoS prepares to publish names, photos of fleeing inmates

“As we speak, 60 inmates who returned on their own voluntarily are in our custody. Some of them were brought back by their parents, custodians.

Photo from incident scene (Credit: Twitter)