The Nigerian Correctional Service, Yobe State command, has declared a convicted inmate wanted after he fled the scene of a road crash while being transported from Potiskum to Damaturu.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Adamu, disclosed this in an official notice on Wednesday.
“The general public is hereby notified that the Nigerian Correctional Service Yobe State command has confirmed the escape of an inmate from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Potiskum,” the statement read.
It said the escape took place on April 13 when the vehicle conveying inmates from the facility to Damaturu was involved in a road traffic accident.
“The unfortunate incident occurred while efforts are being made to rescue the affected accident victims. The individual managed to flee the scene of the accident,” it added.
The escaped inmate was identified as Dahiru Mohammed, 30, of Askiwari village via Tarmuwa.
He bears prison number J/1539/24 and was admitted into custody on November 29, 2024.
