Police in Enga have launched a recapture operation for the Twenty-five remandees who escaped from the Wabag Police station cell this week.
Enga Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Superintendent Steven Harris stated that 25 suspects were captured and locked up at Wabag Police Station and nine out of these twenty- five (25) were on no bail no fine, awaiting court appearance when all 25 remandees escaped from the cell in the early hours of Wednesday 29, July 2026.
Chief Superintendent Harris said the priority is to recover the escapees, and to get to the bottom of the incident.
“A coordinated recapture operation is underway across the districts,” the PPC stated.
“The escape remandees have limited options to hide, as we know their villages and their associates, so it is just a matter of time, and when we bring them back, they will face additional charges."
"I call upon the leaders of their tribes and villages to assist in the recapture.”
PPC Harris further added that if the escapees voluntarily surrender, then they are more likely to face less penalties.
“If the escapees surrender, they will be served lesser penalties compared to police recapturing them. Our priority is always the safety and security of the public."
Communities are urged to assist police in recapturing these escapees.
Chief Superintendent Harris also highlighted that in light of the event there was a related public disturbance on the premises of Wabag police station, the disturbance was on claims of police misconduct, one person was arrested and charged with refusal to leave police premises and obstruction of police.
PPC Harris confirmed this was and assured the public that there will be thorough investigation into claims of police misconduct which was laid by the public.
“If there was any misconduct by any Police officers they will be dealt with as the law requires, an independent investigation has been ordered, the matter is now being referred to the Internal Affairs Division.
“I make it my commitment to the people of Enga, that we will do all in our power to re capture the escapees, without fear or favor, get to the bottom of those involved.”
