Benue Police Command said it arrested an escapee from Kuje jail break on Wednesday in makurdi, Benue state capital.
Benue Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, Kate Anene SP, identified the escapee as Ebube Igwe Jude.
The Police spokesperson said he was arrested on George Akume way, Wurukum, Makurdi.
A statement by Anene reads ” On 19/7/2022 at about 3pm, information was received about one Ebube Igwe Jude; a fugitive who had arrived Makurdi as a result of Kuje jailbreak. Detectives deployed to investigate the case arrested him at George Akume way, Wurukum, Makurdi.
”During the investigation, he confessed to have escaped from Kuje correctional centre during the jailbreak. He stated further that he is an awaiting trial inmate, standing trial in a case of Culpable Homicide involving his girlfriend.
”The Command has begun processes to hand over the escapee to the Nigeria Correctional service for necessary actions.”