Murder suspect escapes from psychiatric hospital

The suspect, identified as Osekile Tshepo Gabashe of Tsie Ward in Mokgomane, was reportedly admitted to the psychiatric facility on September 11, 2026, after being referred from Mabutsane Police Station. He is currently in custody facing a murder charge following the alleged killing of his uncle. Gabashe had previously been convicted and imprisoned for brutally assaulting the same uncle.

However, after completing his sentence and returning home, he allegedly killed him, leading to his subsequent arrest. He was later referred to Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital after being assessed as mentally unfit. Woodhall Police Station commander, Superintendent Goitsemang Sekgabo, confirmed the escape, saying police received a report after a nurse discovered that the suspect was missing from his ward during routine rounds. Sekgabo added investigations established that Gabashe had allegedly removed the steel window frame from the wall to facilitate his escape.