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3rd Witpoort escapee rearrested

A third suspect of the six awaiting trail prisoners who escaped from the Witpoort police cells last Thursday has been rearrested say the police.

LIMPOPO -36-year-old  Phineas Malangoane was rearrested on Sunday night at Ivory Park Tembisa. Malangoane was originally arrested on two counts of rape and will appear in the Lephalale Magistrates’ Court on a charge of escaping from lawful custody.

The search for the remaining three suspects, Silence Duba (23), Thomas Chuma (29) and Clifford Muhonhori (33) continues says provincial police spokesperson, Col Ronel Otto.

The men were previously arrested on charges of rape, armed robbery and are to be considered armed and dangerous she adds.

“Public are advised not to approach them but rather liaise with the police.”

The circumstances around the escape are still being investigated she concludes.

Anybody who might know of their whereabouts are requested to contact Capt Rakhubela at 082 469 1353.

 

 

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