Police re-arrest escaped convict in Borno

The Police Command in Borno State has re-arrested a convict, Kyari Kur, who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri.

Kur also known as Henry, escaped from the facility in September after part of the perimeter fence collapsed due to a major flood incident.

The Police Public Relations Officer, of the Borno command, ASP Nahum Daso, stated that Kur was apprehended on Thursday after police at Gubio Divisional Headquarters received credible intelligence about his movements.

In a statement on Friday, Daso said that the police acted swiftly and arrested the convict in Gubio town.

“The Police Command in Borno State, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Mohammed Lawal-Yusufu, confirmed that the convict has been profiled and would be handed back to the Nigeria Correctional Service for further action.

“The Police remain committed to ensuring public safety and justice.

“We appreciate the public’s cooperation and urge them to continue providing timely information,” ASP Daso stated.