All six awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from lawful custody in the evening of Friday, 14 June 2019, at Pudimoe Police Station have been brought back to book.

“The first two detainees to be apprehended within 72 hours after their escape were Oageng Senye (24) and Mosimanegape Mohutsana (20). Senye was apprehended after his father handed him over to the police in Vryburg on Saturday, 15 June 2019 while Mohutsana was re-arrested in Vryburg on Sunday, 16 June 2019 after the police were informed of his whereabouts. On Monday, 17 June 2019, a tip-off led to tracking down of the third escapee, Lawrence Ntwagae (28) who was hiding at a place called Colour-Blocking just outside Vryburg.” Explained SAPS NW Spokesperson, Captain Sam Tselanyane.

According to Tselanyane, the fourth escapee, Sipho Mohutsiwa (24) was arrested on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 at about 20:30 after the police were informed of a suspicious person walking alongside the railway line near Vryburg. “Upon seeing the police, the escapee who looked very exhausted and hungry at the time, did not even try to flee, but surrendered.” Said Tselanyane. Tumelo Setlhodi (37) handed himself over to the police in Pudimoe on Wednesday, 19 June 2019 at about 11:30 while the sixth escapee, Hendick Pampier (36), was re-arrested on Thursday, 20 June 2019 after the police were informed of the place where he was hiding in Colridge, Vryburg.

The six men made a brief appearance at the Taung magistrate court today, 24 June 2019, on a charge of escape from lawful custody.  The Police’s Investigation into the matter continues.

Behind the recapturing of these fugitives are the tireless efforts of Pudimoe Detectives, especially Warrant Officer Peter Mooketsi, Vryburg Crime Prevention and Vryburg Crime Intelligence. The men of honor have been highly praised and acknowledged for this particular contribution of service by the the Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane.

-The VIP Team

-SAPS NW