By OBAKENG MAJE
FOUR suspects were re-arrested at Myra Village near Pudimoe on Thursday. Thabo Pita (24), Thabo Edward Bankies (31) Thabo Aaron Mokwena (46) and Lekhoa Methola (44) were part of nine escapees who escaped from the Amalia Police Station cells three weeks ago.
North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects were arrested through the assistance of the community members. Mokgwabone said it is alleged that the escapees were re-arrested after law abiding citizens alerted the police about their presence in their village.
“The police reacted to the information and re-arrested them. Three of the re-arrested escapees are Lesotho nationals, while one is a South African. At the time of the escape, Thabo Pita and Lekhoa Methola were held as undocumented persons and awaiting deportation, while Thabo Mokwena and Thabo Edward Bankies were facing charges of robbery aggravating and attempted murder respectively.
“They are all expected to appear in the Schweizer- Reneke Magistrate’s Court on 29 November 2021. Meanwhile, the police are still working hard to trace and re-arrest the remaining five escapees, Refuoe Zwakala (30), Lebogang Makume (31), Isaac Polanka Ramotsapi (35), Lebajwa Raphael Sewete (29), and Thabiso Bereng (34),” he said.Â
Mokgwabone further said Lebogang Makume was facing a charge of robbery aggravating at the time of the escape, while the other four were in detention as undocumented persons and also awaiting deportation.
He added that the suspects allegedly escaped from lawful custody after they overpowered police officials.
“Investigation into the matter including circumstances that led to the escape continues. The police request anyone with information that can assist in the re-arrest of the remaining five escapees, to contact the nearest police station or the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Zwelinzima Ngwenya on 082 373 7194,” said Mokgwabone.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended members of the community for their information which led to the re-arrest of the four escapees.
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Community policing forum is important for of such information and working together with the community in a peaceful way. Big thanks to the community of the area for working together with the police.
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