Following the attack on the facility on July 5, 2022, the Benue State Police Command has apprehended one of the inmates who managed to escape from Kuje jail.
The suspect, named as Ebube Igwe Jude, was detained in Makurdi on Tuesday, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene.
The suspect was taken into custody in Makurdi, the state capital, at George Akume Way, Wurukum.
“On 19/7/2022 at about 3 pm, 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 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.”
Anene said that procedures had been started by the command to turn over the escapee to the Nigeria Correctional Service for further action.
