The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), Anambra State command has revealed the identity of the inmate freed by gunmen during an attack on prison officers on Friday while they were returning from court.
Two NCS officers were killed during the attack in Ekwulobia while their rifles were taken by unknown gunmen.
Public Relations Officer, of the command, Francis Ekezie gave the identity of the freed inmate as Chidi Nwankwo.
He also called on members of the public to help locate him, adding that the inmate was accused of assisting his brother Anayo Nwankwo who was being tried for arson to escape, leading to his own arrest, before he was freed by the gunmen last week.
Ekezie said the State Controller of NCS, Barr. Emmanuel Nwakeze has also announced a cash prize of N200,000 for anyone with useful intelligence that can assist in his recapture.
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“This is the face of the inmate whose gang members allegedly attacked the Nigerian Correctional Service escort vehicle on its way from the court at Nanka, Anambra State.
“He was forcefully released after killing the escort NCOs personnel and a police officer. Below are his particulars.
Name: Chidi Nwankwo
Custody No: C/No:28/2021
Sex: Male
Age: 46yrs
Charge No: MCNA/16c/2021
Offence: Secs;82&83 of Criminal Code Law Anambra State (accessories after the fact-definition of & accessories after the fact to felonies).
Date of remand: 17/03/2021.
Court of remand: Magistrates Court 2 Nanka, Anambra State.
State of origin: Anambra.
Tribe: Igbo
Religion: Christian (Pentecostal)
Native of Enemuogo kindred, Umudiabo village, Ndiowuu in Orumba North L.G.A of Anambra State. ”
