JUST IN: NCS debunks jail break in Tula facility
Chima Azubuike, Gombe
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Gombe State Command, has debunked the notion that 4 persons were involved in jail break.
Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, David Harling, said the command is not aware about the escape of inmates at the popular Tula custodial centre.
Tula custodial centre is famous for receiving high profile political clients from across the country due to the temperate weather and location.
According to Harling, “I’m the command PRO and I maintain that there is no such thing in Tula facility.
“Please disregard it as fake news.”
Meanwhile, an impeccable source, who pleaded anonymity confirmed to our correspondent that the jail break occured during heavy down pour letting 4 persons out of the facility.
He said, “Preliminary investigation indicates that four(4) inmates forcefully opened the window of their cell and escaped, as others shouted and alerted the Guards on duty.
“The inmates that escaped are; Aliyu Bello jailed for 10yrs for drugs, date to be released 12/8/2024. Danlami Musa jailed for 8yrs for theft to be released 11/01/2023. Others are; Juli Hassan jailed for 10yrs for robbery to be released 19/8/2024, and Bashir Samaila jailed for 14yrs for robbery to be released 23/9/2024.
“However, All of them are from Gombe State and relevant security agencies have been informed, while search teams have been dispatched.”
Also, when contacted Commissioner of Police, Ishola Babaita, said he was not sure of such happening, he further agreed to confirm.
As at the time of filing the report, Babaita was yet to get back to our correspondent.
