No fewer than 17 criminal suspects have reportedly escaped from the Enugu State Command Criminal and Investigation Department, CID’s cell.
According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, the escapee suspects on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at about 2130 hours, fled from their detention cell “after breaking the cell’s key and resisting efforts of personnel on duty to restrain them.”
The statement noted, however, that five of the suspects that attempted escape have been re-arrested.
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad AbdurRahman, has ordered an immediate discreet investigation and intense search to re-arrest the remaining twelve escapees.
The commissioner also directed the commencement of investigation to determine the culpability and punishment of any personnel found wanting during the unwarranted incidence, warning that such unbecoming lapses on the part of personnel of the Command will not be tolerated.
“In addition, the commissioner has convened an emergency meeting of all Management Team members, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Departments and directed them to deploy all the Command’s personnel and operational assets to emplace adequate security and ensure a hitch-free movements and celebrations during the Christmas and New Year season.
“To this end, the CP, while reassuring commitment to provide adequate security during this festive season, has called on residents of the State and the general public to assist the Command with credible information that will lead to the re-arrest of the twelve (12) fleeing detainees,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, residents of the State and members of the public have been enjoined to promptly volunteer such information or report any person(s) suspected to be the escapees at the nearest Police Station or by calling the Command’s hotlines on: 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202 or 08098880172; or via email on: [email protected].
