ICYMI: Prisoners who escaped from Borno prison have been recaptured.

Nigerian Correctional Service on Sunday disclosed that about 281 inmates escaped from Maiduguri Medium Security Custodial Centre following severe flooding in the capital city. NCoS spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, said the agency had alerted the Nigerian Immigration Service, and Nigeria Police Force among other security agencies to help recapture the fleeing inmates.“Every security agency in the…

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Borno govt shuts down Muslim, Christian cemeteries over health concerns

Borno govt shuts down Muslim, Christian cemeteries over health concerns

Borno State Government said it has shut down Gwange Muslim and Old GRA Christian cemeteries in Maiduguri, the state capital effective Sunday, 1st September, 2024. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Mohammed Lawan Abubakar stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the Permanent Secretary, the decision was made due to the congestion…

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