- London police have launched a manhunt for 25-year-old Nigerian inmate Temitope Segun after he escaped from a prison transport van in Woolwich on Monday evening.
- Authorities have released his photograph, warned the public not to approach him, and appealed for information that could lead to his arrest.
Police in London have launched an urgent manhunt after a 25-year-old Nigerian inmate, Temitope Segun, escaped from a prison transport van on Monday evening.
According to the Metropolitan Police, Segun was last seen on Woolwich High Street at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Monday. Authorities say he managed to flee while being transported, prompting a large-scale search operation across parts of south London.
Videos circulating online appear to show the aftermath of the escape, with several police vehicles surrounding a prison van near the now-closed Waterfront Leisure Centre in Woolwich.
Investigators disclosed that Segun has known connections to the south London communities of Woolwich, Plumstead, and Abbey Wood. Police have also released his photograph as efforts intensify to locate and apprehend him.
Speaking on the ongoing search, Detective Sergeant Claudine Manning said officers are working tirelessly to track him down.
“My team of dedicated officers are working around the clock to trace and apprehend Temitope Segun. It is imperative that the public contact police via 999 if they see him, or know where he may be.”
Authorities said Segun was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers, and black trainers.
Police have advised members of the public not to approach him if spotted. Instead, anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact emergency services immediately and quote reference number 2270/10JUN.
The incident has triggered a major search operation as law enforcement agencies work to locate the escaped inmate and determine the circumstances surrounding the prison van escape.
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