The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Yobe State command, has declared a convicted inmate wanted after he escaped when the vehicle conveying inmates from Potiskum to Damaturu was involved in a road accident.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Adamu, disclosed this in an official statement, adding that the incident occurred on April 13, 2026.
According to the statement, “The escaped individual is considered dangerous, and members of the public are advised not to have any personal dealings with him.”
The NCoS stated that the 30-year-old escaped inmate Dahiru Mohammed bears the prison number J/1539/24 and was admitted into custody on November 29, 2024.
The statement further read, “If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this individual, or if you spotted anyone suspicious near the site of the accident on the Potiskum-Damaturu road, please take immediate action: report to the nearest police station or correctional facility.”
The command provided the following contact numbers 07038397460, 07063348987, 08062211873, and 08038452982.
The statement noted that “Harbouring a fugitive is a serious criminal offense punishable by law. We appreciate the cooperation of the public in ensuring the swift return of the inmate to custody. ”