Nigeria: Escaped suspect sparks nationwide manhunt


  1. Gbenga Akinyooye contributor on UK
    It is almost unbelievable that a terror suspect already in police custody could manage to escape. But that is what happened in Nigeria where the suspect accused of coordinating the Christmas day bombings which killed at least 42 people, escaped from the clutch of the Nigeria Police Force.
    Nigeria
    Kabiru Sokoto, the terror suspect, was arrested on the official premises of the State Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima in Abuja on Saturday.

    Borno state is the spiritual home of the terror group, Boko Haram who have taken responsibility for the series of bombings and attacks in Northern Nigeria, including the attack on the UN headquarters in Abuja, which has so far claimed at least 700 lives.

    The Borno state governor has denounced all accusations that he was harbouring the suspect. He said through his spokesman, Inuwa Bwala, that he is a victim of "political persecution".

    The Police commissioner in charge of the operation has been suspended and the government has declared a nationwide manhunt for Sokoto. Many other police officers whose job was to protect the suspect have also been suspended.

    Sokoto was freed by suspected members of the terror group while on a police escort to another police station in Abaji, just on the outskirts of the capital city of Abuja. They were said to have attacked the police convoy and freed Sokoto.

    This dramatic escape is a huge source of embarrassment for the Nigerian government which has already been accused of being incapable of combating the menace Boko Haram.

    It has also caused uproar among Nigerians who believe that elements of Boko Haram may have infiltrated government and some government officials may be responsible for protecting its members.

    Meanwhile news has it that one person has been arrested in Kogi state for involvement in the escape of Kabiru Sokoto. The manhunt goes on.


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