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Augustine Omaska, a notorious escapee from the Pademba Road Correctional Facility after the unlawful break on November 26th, 2022, has been successfully re-apprehended in the Kandeh section of Bo City by authorities.
Omaska’s criminal history includes involvement in a 2017 case of Robbery with Aggravation, leading to his condemnation after facing justice.
Assistant Inspector General of Police, Brima Kanneh, the Regional Police Commander South, hailed Omaska’s re-arrest as a significant development that mitigates immediate threats to public safety. Kanneh underscored the importance of apprehending such high-profile escapees, emphasizing the reassurance it brings to the community.
Furthermore, Kanneh highlighted that Omaska’s recapture has triggered a comprehensive review of his background, previous offenses, and the circumstances surrounding his initial incarceration. This scrutiny aims to unveil underlying issues related to crime prevention, fostering a platform for sustained community engagement and awareness.
The successful arrest of the condemned prisoner has elicited praise from the Bo community for the Regional Commander’s leadership and strategic response in locating and detaining the fugitive. It has also sparked inquiries into the effectiveness of the police operations in Bo and the collaborative efforts among law enforcement agencies and the public to ensure safety.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Sourie Kamara, the Regional Operations Commander, revealed that Omaska had been causing disturbances in various Bo communities, prompting locals to share critical intelligence with the Regional Police Commander.
A crowd gathered to witness Omaska’s capture, with several individuals providing testimonies about his prior criminal activities before he was transported back to the Pademba Road Correctional Center in Freetown.
The apprehension of Augustine Omaska stands as a testament to the dedication of law enforcement to maintaining public safety and the pivotal role played by community cooperation in aiding authorities in locating and detaining high-risk individuals.
