The suspects escaped on Tuesday after overpowering a police officer and stripping him of his service pistol.
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for transport, community safety, and liaison, Mxolisi Kaunda, has commended police for the apprehension and arrest of three escapees from the uMbumbulu Magistrate’s Court.
The suspects, according to a police report, escaped on Tuesday after overpowering a police officer and stripping him of his service pistol. Spokesperson to the MEC Kwanele Ncalane said: “Two of the suspects were arrested shortly after they tried to jump over a fence in the vicinity of the court precinct, as they were fleeing on foot. The third suspect, who was awaiting sentencing for multiple rape cases, was allegedly picked up by a male friend who was driving a white Range Rover.”“I commend the police for their swift and decisive response during this brazen escape from police custody.
Kaunda also congratulated police on the arrest in another case of a 32-year-old male who escaped from the Westville Correctional Centre on Monday and was arrested on Tuesday at the KwaMashu taxi rank. “I want to salute our brave police officers for their commitment in creating a safe environment for the people of KwaZulu-Natal,” said Kaunda.
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