Seventh Jailbreaker Arrested

Monday, January 23, 2017

Caught after escaping in Francistown Prison Mlindeli Moyo (pink top) Sicelo Sibanda (blue jersey) and Methuli Sibanda behind PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Senior officials at the Department of Prisons and Rehabilitation have confirmed the arrest of seven of the 18 men, who allegedly escaped lawful custody more than a week ago at the Gerald Estates Centre for Illegal Immigrants.

The sixth man, Charlotte Ndlovu, who is awaiting trial for murder was arrested in Tutume on Saturday. He is the second escapee to be arrested in the village.

Police in neighbouring Zimbabwe have also arrested another escapee,Thabani Ncube bringing to seven convicts and remand prisoners so far nabbed. Ncube’s arrest in Zimbabwe contradicts the police’s midweek stance that the 18 prisoners have not skipped the country.

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Seventh Jailbreaker Arrested

FRANCISTOWN: Senior officials at the Department of Prisons and Rehabilitation have confirmed the arrest of seven of the 18 men, who allegedly escaped lawful custody more than a week ago at the Gerald Estates Centre for Illegal Immigrants.

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