BENUE State Police Command said it has arrested an escapee from Kuje Prison.
The escapee, Ebube Igwe, was arrested on Wednesday in Makurdi, Benue State capital.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Kate Anene (SP) said Igwe was arrested along George Akume Way, Wurukum, Makurdi.
In a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, SP Kate Anene said “ On 19/7/2022 at about 3 pm, information was received about one Ebube Igwe Jude; a fugitive who had arrived in 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 having escaped from Kuje Correctional Center 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.”