Recall that in Nigeria on Tuesday, July 5, terrorists had attacked the Kuje Medium Custodial Centre and freed 879 inmates including those linked with terrorism, with 443 recaptured so far.

Following this, the Nigerian Correctional Service on On Friday, July 8, released the names and images of 69 fleeing inmates with terrorism cases.

Reacting, the Ghana Immigration Service Comptroller-General, Laud Affrifah, in a leaked memo dated July 8 and signed stated that it was likely the escapees would attempt to enter Ghana through both approved and unapproved routes, The  Punch reports.

The service, however, ordered its personnel to intensify patrols to stop and intercept all escapees at the country’s borders.

It partly read, “It is believed that the Jihadist group Boko Haram are behind the attack which saw the use of high-end explosives and guns, that freed all 64 Boko Haram linked inmates at the prison and are among the escapees who are still on the run.

“Considering current migration trends of Nigerians within the sub-region, it is likely most of the escapees will attempt to enter Ghana through both approved and unapproved routes.

“In view of the above, I am directed to inform you to institute stringent measures at all Points of Entry and intensify patrols to deter and intercept all escapees who will attempt to infiltrate the country.

“Find attached pictures with names of the escaped Boko Haram suspects.
Please treat as urgent.”