On Monday, authorities from Obongi Police Station confirmed that six prisoners escaped from the police cell after overpowering a police officer who had opened the cell to allow them to bathe.
SP Dragudu told uncoveredug news reporters that “They pushed the officer, forcing him to step aside. The officer fired bullets into the air, but all suspects fled the scene.
“The escaped prisoners, primarily from neighbouring Yumbe District, were detained on charges of malicious damage to property, housebreaking, and theft,” he added.
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Furthermore, Obongi Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka blamed the police for supporting the escape that took place at 4 pm.
“I have lost confidence in the police, especially the CID department. This is the third time suspects have escaped from lawful custody in three months,” Hashaka added.
It’s confirmed that a total of 20 suspects have escaped from Obongi Police Station within the last three months, and over 200 police files have mysteriously gone missing.
“As I speak, the CID officer has declared me and my deputy as suspects for impounding 200 bags of charcoal in line with a presidential directive. The police later released the charcoals without any charges,” Hashaka added, describing the escape as an “inside job.”.
Our news reporters tried to reach the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Isiko Balisanyuka, the officer in charge of the CID at Obongi Police Station, on a phone call, but he denied the allegations.
In conclusion, the escape has intensified scrutiny on the police’s handling of cases in Obongi District, with several residents accusing officers of corruption.
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written by @enock katamba
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