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The Nasarawa police command says it has arrested another inmate who escaped the Kuje correctional centre in the federal capital territory (FCT).

Ramhan Nansel, police spokesperson in the state, said the escapee, identified as Salisu Buhari, was apprehended on Thursday.

In July 2022, some gunmen in large number attacked the Kuje correctional center, leading to the escape of many prisoners.

Nansel said Buhari was arrested with one Zubairu Ali over motorcycle theft but was later discovered to be one of the escapees of the Kuje prison invasion.

“On 6/4/2023 at about 2200hrs, police operatives attached to Nasarawa division in a sting operation arrested the duo of Zubairu Ali 27yrs and Salisu Buhari 24yrs for motorcycle theft in Nasarawa LGA of Nasarawa state,” he said.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are responsible for most motorcycle snatching and theft in Nasarawa LGA and its environs.

“Upon interrogation, Salisu Buhari confessed to having escaped from Kuje Prison when the facility was attacked last year, linked up with his crony, and went into criminal venture.”

The police spokesperson added that Maiyaki Baba, commissioner of police in the state, has directed that the case be transferred to the state criminal investigation department for further investigation.