One of the inmates who escaped from the Kuje correctional centre, has been recaptured by Police operatives in Suleja.
In a statement by Niger Police public relations officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, the 54-year-old man was arrested in a compound in Bakasi area in Suleja based on credible intelligence.
The inmate was said to have confessed that he escaped from Kuje Custodial Centre during the attack where he was serving a jail term after conviction for an offence he committed.
He added that he had been in the custody for the past two years.
Niger Commissioner of police Monday Bala Kuryas, who commended the efforts of the patrol team, appreciated members of the public for providing the intelligence that led to the capture of the inmate.
“In view of the recent attack at Kuje Custodial Center and escape of some inmates, on 9/07/2022, Police operatives attached to ‘A’ Div Suleja while on patrol around general hospital Suleja down to Bakasi area of Suleja and based on credible intelligence, the police operatives stormed an identified compound and arrested one Kazeem Murtala aged 54yrs”
The statement added the inmate has been transferred to the custodial centre as directed by the Commissioner of police.
