Murder accused tries to escape custody during clinic visit, but…
A murder accused who allegedly fled into nearby bushes after escaping from police custody has been rearrested in North West on the same day.
In a dramatic turn of events at Maganeng Clinic in the North West province, one of four detainees escaped from police custody during a medical visit. Tshepo Lobelo, who was being transported from Pudimoe Police Station for treatment, fled into the nearby bushes before being rearrested later that day. The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Anne Magakoe, revealed that a search operation was launched immediately upon Lobelo's escape, and a multidisciplinary team comprising various South African Police Service units and specialised resources was mobilised to locate him.
Lobelo, who was arrested in connection with a 2024 murder, will now face an additional charge of escaping from lawful custody and is expected to appear before the Pudimoe Magistrates' Court on Friday. The police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Arthur Adams, praised the swift response of the multidisciplinary team and emphasized the importance of bringing those who attempt to evade the justice system back to face the consequences of their actions.
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