Thursday, October 12, 2023

Three suspects still on foot as they escaped Athlone Magistrates Court

Western Cape police are still on the hunt for three suspects who escaped from the Athlone Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

The three men, Kjuma Ningo, Vuyani Bonkolo and Khaya Supulana (all from Gugulethu), are part of a group of five men who escaped from the holding cells at the court.



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The police’s Malcolm Pojie said one suspect was arrested shortly after the escape and another on Thursday morning.

‘’The search for three of the outstanding escapees continue with various addresses visited and clues being pursued, but without success thus far. Meanwhile, two of the escapees were rearrested yesterday [Wednesday} and are currently incarcerated,’’ said Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie.

The suspects are between the ages 20 and 33.

Police appealed to the community to refrain from approaching or confronting these escapees as they are deemed to be armed and dangerous. They stand accused of serious offences such as murder, attempted murder, Assault and robberies aggravated as well as the possession of stolen property.  

Anyone with information are urged to contact the investigation officer, Captain Jacques Cussel at 079 894 1637 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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