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From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi
One of the inmates who escaped from the prison during the Kuje Prison jailbreak has been arrested by the Benue State Police Command in Makurdi, the state capital.
The suspect identified as Ebube Igwe Jude, according to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Catherine Anene, was said to have been arrested around George Akume Way in Makurdi on Tuesday.
“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 jail break. Detectives deployed to investigate the case arrested him at George Akume way, wurukum, Makurdi.
“During investigation, he confessed to have escaped from Kuje correctional center during the jail break. He stated further that he is an awaiting trial inmate, standing trial in a case of Culpable Homicide involving his girlfriend.”
Anene further revealed that the command has commenced processes to handover the escapee over to the Nigeria Correctional Service for necessary actions.
