BEVERLY HILLS, March 28, (THEWILL) – The Kogi state Commissioner of Police, Ali A. Janga, has confirmed that there was a jail break at a division of the police force in the state, where no less than six suspects got away.
Janga added that two suspects who indicted Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi west, and Mohammed Audi escaped thanks to the jail break which happened at ‘A’ Division Lokoja.
CP Janga in a press release on Wednesday urged members of the public to help with useful information on the suspects’ whereabouts.
“The Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command today, 28th March, 2018 received a news that six (6) suspected criminal elements namely; Kabiru Seidu a.k.a Osama, Nuhu Salisu a.k.a Small, Aliyu Isa, Adams Suleiman, Emmanuel Audu and Musa Mohammed who were under detention at the ‘A’ Division, Lokoja, escaped from lawful custody,” he said.
“Four of the suspects were on court remand including two that indicted Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audi. Consequently, all the six suspects, Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu were sent for watch listing and red notice by the INTERPOL for immediate arrest anywhere we see them.
“The Command hereby appeal to the members of the public to assist the Police with useful information on the whereabouts of the suspects by reporting to the nearest Police Station.
“Investigation into the unfortunate incident is ongoing, while the thirteen (13) Police Officers who were on duty when the incident occurred were defaulted and detained for interrogation.
“Members of the public are hereby enjoined to go about their lawful duty as the Command is determined in ensuring adequate security of lives and property in Kogi State.”
