Kadjebi: One breakaway suspect re-arrested, other on the run
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According to Superintendent Frank Nana Asomaning, District Police Commander, the escape occurred when the suspects overpowered the only officer on duty, a female constable, and forced their way out after damaging the cell door.
Police in the Oti Region have recaptured one of two suspects who broke out of cells at the Kadjebi Police Station on Saturday afternoon. The second fugitive remains at large, with the police offering a GH₵2,000 bounty for information leading to his arrest.
According to Superintendent Frank Nana Asomaning, District Police Commander, the escape occurred when the suspects overpowered the only officer on duty, a female constable, and forced their way out after damaging the cell door.
The officer, L/Cpl. Gyapong, was assaulted during the incident and rushed to St. Mary Theresa Catholic Hospital in Dodi-Papase. She is said to be responding well to treatment.
One suspect was re-arrested on Sunday, September 21, and is back in custody. The other remains on the run, with security operatives intensifying efforts to track him down. Police are calling on the public to provide credible information to aid the manhunt.
Investigations into the jailbreak have been launched, as authorities work to prevent a repeat of such incidents.
