Two Inmates escape from Sapele Correctional Center
Officers at the Sapele Correctional centre, Sapele in Delta State are at crossroad following the escape of two awaiting trial inmates.
The escapees, 18-year-old Stanley Dangbadi and Friday Aguduma, 25, have however been declared wanted by the state Chief registrar, Emmanuel Dolor.
According to Dolor, the duo were being remanded for burglary and stealing before escaping.
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He appealed to the general public to give useful information that could lead to the re-arrest of the suspects.
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