South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape
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A total of three escapees have been re-arrested since the escape of 12 awaiting trial prisoners from the cells at SAPS Mount Frere during the early hours of Thursday morning.
On Friday, 1 October 2021 about 11:00, Nkosikhona Ngcopheni who was detained on a theft charge was arrested at his house in Nkungwini location in Mount Frere.
The second suspect, Sodlana Luphumzo was also arrested on Friday afternoon in Bislan location. At the time of his escape, he was detained for burglary.
The third suspect, Ayanda Madzikane was arrested on Sunday, 3 October 2021 in Section B informal settlement in Mount Frere. He was awaiting trial for a case of robbery aggravating.
The task teams are still on the hunt for the remaining escapees.
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