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Awaiting-trial inmate escapes during court appearance in Edo

Outlet: Punch · Punch Newspapers · Published 22/10/2026 14:10 UTC

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An awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, has escaped during a court appearance in Edo State, prompting a public appeal for information by the authorities. Read More: https://punchng.com/awaiting-trial-inmate-escapes-during-court-appearance-in-edo/

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 22/10/2026 16:39 UTC

    An awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, has escaped from the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Edo State during a court appearance in Edo State, prompting a public appeal for conspiracy and stealin information by the authorities. Read More: https://punchng.com/awaiting-trial-inmate-escapes-during-court-appearance-in-edo/

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    Before: «An awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, has escaped from the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Edo State during a court appearance for conspiracy and stealin Read More: https://punchng.com/awaiting-trial-inmate-escapes-during-court-appearance-in-edo/» 12788a226e8c

    After: «An awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, has escaped during a court appearance in Edo State, prompting a public appeal for information by the authorities. Read More: https://punchng.com/awaiting-trial-inmate-escapes-during-court-appearance-in-edo/» 9aeaacf085b7

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https://punchng.com/awaiting-trial-inmate-escapes-during-court-appearance-in-edo/
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22/10/2026 14:10 UTC
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22/10/2026 14:10 UTC
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