How Thabo Bester was arrested and released by 'shady' cops shortly after his prison escape

How Thabo Bester was arrested and released by 'shady' cops shortly after his prison escape

escaped from Mangaung Correctional Centre when a fire engulfed his cell. A badly charred corpse was found inside and presumed to be him.

They allegedly requested two of the policemen to accompany them to the home affairs department in the area to verify Bester’s identity document before they could depose their final statement, which would be used in court during his bail appearance. After a close inspection of the ID, home affairs officials concluded that it was fake.

On returning to the police station, the four law enforcement officials were astonished to learn that Bester had been released without their knowledge.According to sources, the policemen who released him knew who he really was, but ignored their colleagues’ warning not to release him, even though he was listed as a wanted person.

Two weeks ago, Bester and his co-accused, including Magudumana, Senohe Matsoara, Zolile Sekeleni, Teboho Liphoko, Buti Masukela, Tieho Makhotsa, Zanda Moyo and Joel Makhetha, appeared in the Bloemfontein High Court in connection with his escape from the Mangaung Correction Centre with the help of prison officials in May 2022.

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