BY REGINALD KANYANE
FIVE suspects escaped from Potchefstroom and Bethanie Police Stations respectively. North West police have launched a manhunt to evoke the renegades. Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the incident took place on Wednesday and Thursday.
“The first incident took place at Potchefstroom in the early hours of Wednesday. A police officer was allegedly locking a holding cell after detaining an awaiting trial prisoner when one of the two escapees hit him with a broken piece of sewage pipe on the head. The suspects took the cell key, opened the cell and escaped.
“One of the escapees, Lawrence Mayisela (33) was supposed to be ferried to Correctional Services after being sentenced on Tuesday. He was incarcerated to 18 years for robbery. Another suspect, Boitumelo Tsagae (22) was in detention for burglary and theft,” Mokgwabone said.
Mokgwabone further added that three suspects escaped at Bethanie Police Station in an unrelated escape. He said three awaiting trial prisoners escaped on Thursday.
According to information, the suspects escaped through a window after removing steel burglar proof.
“The escapees are Victor Madonsela (41), Charles Chauke (31) and Patrick Moyo (24). They were arrested for burglary and house robbery cases. Police investigation regarding their escape and re-arrest are underway,” he said.
The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Baile Motswenyane raised her concern about circumstances around the incidents.
“The community is urged to assist with information that may lead to the re-arrest of the villains. For Potchefstroom incident, Constable Skiet Mahlangu can be contacted on 079 296 3949. Information pertaining to Bethanie escape can be directed to Captain Mojalefa on 082 373 9554,” Motswenyane said.
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