• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, June 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Borno Flood: 7 Recaptured As 274 Terrorists, Bandits, Other Inmates Escape

NCoS unveils identities of escapees

by Christiana Nwaogu
9 months ago
in News
Borno Flood
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

No fewer than 281 inmates, including jailed top Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, and others, have been confirmed to have escaped from the Maiduguri correctional facility following severe flooding that hit the Borno State capital city.

Advertisement

This is even as the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) announced on Sunday that seven inmates who fled during the incident have been successfully recaptured after a section of the Custodial facility’s perimeter fence was damaged by the raging flood.

A statement from the NCoS public relations officer, Umar Abubakar, confirmed the recapture as part of a review process.

The Service also released comprehensive details, including biometric data, of the remaining escapees at large, while adding that efforts to locate and return them to custody were being intensified.

Umar disclosed that in a swift response, correctional officers, alongside various security agencies, quickly relocated the remaining inmates to a secured facility on the orders of the federal government.

RELATED

Eidal-Adha: Matawalle Donates 3,000 Rams To Zamfara People

Eidal-Adha: Matawalle Donates 3,000 Rams To Zamfara People

7 hours ago
Kwara South Monarchs, Leaders Defend Tinubu On Appointments

In Sallah Message, Tinubu Assures Nigeria ‘ll Prosper, Reforms Working

9 hours ago

He assured the public that efforts were underway to recapture all the escaped inmates.

“As of now, seven out of the 281 inmates who escaped have been successfully recaptured. Search operations, both covert and overt, are ongoing, with multiple security agencies collaborating to ensure all escapees are returned to custody,” Umar stated.

The Service, however, emphasised that the incident does not pose a threat to public safety, and measures were being intensified to effectively manage the situation.

Recall that the collapse of the Alau Dam in Borno State on Tuesday led to severe flooding in the state capital and environs, marking the worst of such event in three decades.

The dam had reached full capacity prior to the incident, resulting in significant damage and disruption to the surrounding areas. Emergency response and recovery efforts were still underway to address the impact of the flooding.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

START EARNING US DOLLARS as a Nigerian ($35,000) monthly. Companies are sacking their workers due to AI (artificial intelligence), business owners are in panic mode. Only the smart will make it. Click here


Tags: Borno Flood
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Sultan, Expert Laud Group For Empowering Sokoto Youths

Next Post

Borno Flood: Northern Youths Commend Dangote Foundation Over Donations

Christiana Nwaogu

Christiana Nwaogu

You May Like

Eidal-Adha: Matawalle Donates 3,000 Rams To Zamfara People
News

Eidal-Adha: Matawalle Donates 3,000 Rams To Zamfara People

2025/06/05
Kwara South Monarchs, Leaders Defend Tinubu On Appointments
News

In Sallah Message, Tinubu Assures Nigeria ‘ll Prosper, Reforms Working

2025/06/05
Crisis Brews In Zazzau Emirate As Ex-Waziri Petitions Kaduna Assembly Over Emir’s Seat
News

Crisis Brews In Zazzau Emirate As Ex-Waziri Petitions Kaduna Assembly Over Emir’s Seat

2025/06/05
The Bird Is Free, Elon Musk Declares After Twitter Acquisition
News

Trump Would Have Lost Election Without Me — Elon Musk

2025/06/05
Ganduje’s Suspension: Court Fixes May 27 For Hearing
News

Eid-el-Kabir: Ganduje Rejoices With Muslim Ummah, Preaches Sacrifice, Charity

2025/06/05
FCTA Clarifies Land Title Revocations
News

Era Of Banditry, Terrorism ‘ll Soon End — Wike

2025/06/05
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Eidal-Adha: Matawalle Donates 3,000 Rams To Zamfara People

In Sallah Message, Tinubu Assures Nigeria ‘ll Prosper, Reforms Working

Crisis Brews In Zazzau Emirate As Ex-Waziri Petitions Kaduna Assembly Over Emir’s Seat

Trump Would Have Lost Election Without Me — Elon Musk

Eid-el-Kabir: Ganduje Rejoices With Muslim Ummah, Preaches Sacrifice, Charity

Era Of Banditry, Terrorism ‘ll Soon End — Wike

Abuja Lions Club Donates 90-bed Hostel To FCT School Of The Blind

Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Ajagunla Shares 2,500 Bags Of Rice, 100 Rams To Constituents

Eid-el-Kabir: Speaker Abbas Urges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria, Imbibe Spirit Of Sacrifice

Eid-El-Kabir: Barau Calls For Unity, Support For Needy

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.