One of the suspected escapees from the Kuje prison jailbreak has been captured by men from the Kaduna state police command.
According to a statement made by DSP Muhammed Jalinge, the suspect, identified as Ali Shuaibu, 60, a native of Kano State, was detained by police agents in Kaduna while travelling to Kano on the basis of active intelligence.
“The suspect on preliminary investigation revealed that he is part of the inmates who escaped during the recent attack on the Kuje medium security correctional center.” Jalinge said
The spokesman mentioned that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Yekini A. Ayoku, has directed that necessary protocols be carried out before handing the suspect over to the Nigerian Correctional Service for proper placement.
He further tasked Officers not to relent in their effort to effectively tackle all forms of crimes and criminality in all critical areas of the State.