Ghana Immigration service has instructed its personnel to execute Strict measures to prevent Fleeing inmates from Nigeria’s Kuje prison from gaining easy access into the country.
This latest development is coming after certified terrorists groups attacked the Kuje Medium Custodial Centre in Abuja on Tuesday, July 5, and gave illegal freedom to about 879 inmates including those linked with terrorism. New update reveals 443 of the fleeing inmates had so far been recaptured.
The Nigerian Correctional Service on Friday released the names and images of 69 fleeing inmates with pending terrorism cases.
In a leaked memo dated July 8 and signed on behalf of the Comptroller-General by Laud Affrifah, the Ghana Immigration Service stated that it was likely the escapees would attempt to enter Ghana.
“It is believed that the Jihadist group Boko Haram are behind the attack which saw the use of high-end explosives and guns, that freed all 64 Boko Haram linked inmates at the prison and are among the escapees who are still on the run.
“Considering current migration trends of Nigerians within the sub-region, it is likely most of the escapees will attempt to enter Ghana through both approved and unapproved routes.
“In view of the above, I am directed to inform you to institute stringent measures at all Points of Entry and intensify patrols to deter and intercept all escapees who will attempt to infiltrate the country.
“Find attached pictures with names of the escaped Boko Haram suspects.
Please treat as urgent.”